Chapter II

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

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

in the past

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

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

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

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

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

a male singer

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

lacking funds

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

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

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

start firing a weapon

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first week in July.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

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

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

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

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

hulled corn with the bran and germ removed

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

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

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

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

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

a small island

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was the first week in July.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

close at hand

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

and nothing more

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

above and across; more than

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

express in words

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

deliver by singing

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

plural of “slice” — a share of something

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

(poetic) tranquil silence

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

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

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

not having inhabitants; not lived in

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was the first week in July.

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

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

during the time that

From this reading Katherine and the Captain were cooks that morning and had the job of getting breakfast while the rest took an early dip in the lake.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading ELLEN'S ISLE "My breakfast, 'tis of thee, Sweet bunch of hominy, Of thee I sing!" sang the Captain in a quavering baritone, as he stirred the hominy cooking in a kettle swung over a wood fire in the "kitchen" on Ellen's Isle.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Three days ago Ellen's Isle was an uninhabited wilderness and the only sound which broke the stillness of its dark woods was the rushing of the wind in the pine trees, or the lapping of the water on the little beach.

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

From this reading "Oh, I say, look out, you're getting ashes into it," called Katherine warningly, looking up from her little "toast fire" nearby, where she was crisping slices of bread held on the end of a forked stick.