Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

possessing life

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

eagerly desirous

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

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

From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

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

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

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

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading "Let the Fisherman's Daughters pass down to the stand!"

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

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From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Let the Fisherman's Daughters pass down to the stand!"

every person

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading "Let the Fisherman's Daughters pass down to the stand!"

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

the act of departing

From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

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

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

and nothing more

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

immediately past

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let the Fisherman's Daughters pass down to the stand!"

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

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

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

From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

go across or through

From this reading "Let the Fisherman's Daughters pass down to the stand!"

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

be standing; be upright

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

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

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

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

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

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

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

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

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Everybody waited anxiously, when the man at the judges' stand stood up and called through the big megaphone:

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

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Oh, we are going to get a prize," Dorothy said to Nellie.

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

From this reading There were four to be given, and the fortunate ones could have gifts in silver articles or the value in money, just as they chose.

at the time that

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

which person or people

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE FIRST PRIZE When the last craft in the procession had passed the judges' stand, and the little lake was alive with decorations and nautical novelties, everybody, of course, in the boats and on land, was anxious to know who would get the prizes.