Chapter II · Chapter 2

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading For in Bloomingsburg the Kenways had lived among very poor people, and were very poor themselves.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

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

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

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

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

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

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

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

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

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

From this reading For in Bloomingsburg the Kenways had lived among very poor people, and were very poor themselves.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

the act of departing

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading For in Bloomingsburg the Kenways had lived among very poor people, and were very poor themselves.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

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

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

held or filled or in use

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading For in Bloomingsburg the Kenways had lived among very poor people, and were very poor themselves.

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

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading For in Bloomingsburg the Kenways had lived among very poor people, and were very poor themselves.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

the season of growth

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

precisely as stated

From this reading For in Bloomingsburg the Kenways had lived among very poor people, and were very poor themselves.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

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

From this reading For in Bloomingsburg the Kenways had lived among very poor people, and were very poor themselves.

at the time that

From this reading But when Uncle Peter Stower died and left most of his property to his four nieces, Mr. Howbridge, the lawyer, had come for the Kenway sisters and established them in the old Corner House.

in or at the place that

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.

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

From this reading THE WHITE-HEADED BOY "The Corner House Girls," as they had come to be known to Milton folk, and as they are known to the readers of the first volume of this series, had occupied the great mansion opposite the lower end of the Parade Ground, since the spring before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here they had spent the summer getting acquainted with Milton folk (making themselves liked by most of the neighbors), and gradually getting used to their changed circumstances.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading They had come from Bloomingsburg, where their father and mother had died, leaving them without guardianship.