Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

(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 When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

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

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

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

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

at any time

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

inflected form of “frolic” — play boisterously

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

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

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

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

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

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

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

the act of retaining something

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

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From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

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

From this reading I'll think it over."

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

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

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 But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

not any; not one

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

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

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

above and across; more than

From this reading I'll think it over."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

cut with a saw

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

an educational institution

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

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

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.

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

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I'll think it over."

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

From this reading To add to Butcher's mystification, the Doctor, in announcing his reprieve, had added:

-ing form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

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

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

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

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

at the time that

From this reading When, ten days later, the school came trickling home along the road from vacation, they saw, against all hope, the Butcher holding down first base, frolicking over the diamond in the old familiar way, and a great shout of joy and relief went up.

which person or people

From this reading But how it had happened no one ever knew, least of all Cap and the Butcher, who had gone from Foundation House that night in settled despair.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Thank you," he said; "it does put another light on the question.