Chapter IV

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Don’t worry about it, Dot.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

(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 Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

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

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

for the reason that

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

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

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

a very small circular shape

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

at any time

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

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 Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

on one occasion

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

loaded past capacity

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

cultivated in temperate regions

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

plural of “pellet” — a small sphere

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

past form of “pelt” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

inflected form of “query” — pose a question

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

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

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

having a supporting base

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

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

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

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

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

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 A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

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

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

at the time that

From this reading GETTING SETTLED It was the time of the June fruit fall when the Kenway girls came to the Old Corner House in Milton.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Those that are left on the trees will be all the bigger and sweeter, Ruth says,” advised Tess.

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

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

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

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading “Don’t worry about it, Dot.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading A roistering wind shook the peach trees in the side yard and at the back that first night, and at once the trees pelted the grass and the flowers beneath their overladen branches with the little, hard green pellets that would never now be luscious fruit.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Don’t you s’pose they’re sorry as we are, because they won’t ever be good for nothing?” queried Dot, standing on the back porch to view the scattered measure of green fruit upon the ground.