Chapter XI

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

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

(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 "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

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

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading I hope Captain Berry got home safely."

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

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas

From this reading "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

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

From this reading I hope Captain Berry got home safely."

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Look at the lake!" cried Marjory.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

moving swiftly

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I hope Captain Berry got home safely."

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

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

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From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

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

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading I hope Captain Berry got home safely."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope Captain Berry got home safely."

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

From this reading I hope Captain Berry got home safely."

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

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

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

From this reading "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading "Look at the lake!" cried Marjory.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look at the lake!" cried Marjory.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

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

From this reading "Look at the lake!" cried Marjory.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

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

From this reading "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

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

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

being perceived or observed

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading I hope Captain Berry got home safely."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

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

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

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

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

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

From this reading "It's all mussed up and queer, like something _boiling_.

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

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A Stormy Night EVERY one had been too busy to think about the weather.

at the time that

From this reading But, when supper was on the table, Mrs. Crane noticed that Jean's dark hair had been blown about her face, that Henrietta's, too, was flying about in loose locks, and that the loose canvas at the doorway of the big tent was flapping noisily.