Chapter II · Chapter 2

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

set up or found

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

only a very short time before

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.

of great significance or value

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

a person who jumps

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

a unit of instruction

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

on one occasion

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

give an incentive for action

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.

an educational institution

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

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

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Promptness is one of the most important things in life.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

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

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

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

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

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

From this reading She was waiting for them, ready to begin the first lesson.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

at the time that

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

in or at the place that

From this reading Hardly had jolly, round, red Mr. Sun thrown off his rosy blankets and begun his daily climb up in the blue, blue sky when Peter Rabbit and his cousin, Jumper the Hare, arrived at the place in the Green Forest where Peter had found Old Mother Nature the day before.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now I am very, very busy these days, as you know, so we will begin school at once.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am glad you are so prompt,” said she.