Chapter V · Chapter 5

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

anew

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I'm certain of it," her husband answered.

any thing at all

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "I'm certain of it," her husband answered.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

take exception to

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I'm certain of it," her husband answered.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "I'm certain of it," her husband answered.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I'm certain of it," her husband answered.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I'm certain of it," her husband answered.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

your grandmother

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

above and across; more than

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Flossie and Freddie were too small to pay much attention to anything of this sort.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

during the time that

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

which person or people

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading The smaller twins were talking about the merry-go-round and starting over again the dispute as to who should ride on the wooden lion.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading SAM IS WORRIED While fathers, mothers, and other relatives were gathering up their own children, or children of whom they had charge, to see that they were safely loaded into the two big trucks to go home from the picnic, the Bobbsey twins--at least Bert and Nan--were searching for their father's coat.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Are you sure you left your coat hanging on the tree limb?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey.