Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

in addition

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

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From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

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

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

past form of “christen” — administer baptism to

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The two boys worked with a will, and by Thursday evening had the ice boat completed.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

thrown away

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The two boys worked with a will, and by Thursday evening had the ice boat completed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

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

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

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

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

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

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

your grandmother

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

cut with a saw

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

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

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

a male human offspring

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading Mr. Bobbsey had given Bert just the right kind of lumber, and had a man at the saw-mill saw the sticks and boards to a proper size.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He also gave his son some ropes and a pair of old iron runners from a discarded sleigh, so that all Charley had to provide was the bed-sheet already mentioned, for a sail.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

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

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading The two boys worked with a will, and by Thursday evening had the ice boat completed.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

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

From this reading The two boys worked with a will, and by Thursday evening had the ice boat completed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They christened the craft the _Ice Bird_, and Bert insisted upon it that his father come and see her.

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

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The two boys worked with a will, and by Thursday evening had the ice boat completed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two boys worked with a will, and by Thursday evening had the ice boat completed.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The two boys worked with a will, and by Thursday evening had the ice boat completed.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE "ICE BIRD" The building of the ice boat by Bert and Charley Mason interested Nan almost as much as it did the boys, and nearly every afternoon she went down to the lumber yard to see how the work was getting along.