Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

at or in the front

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

in addition

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

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

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

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

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

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

From this reading “It surely is the wrong box!” said the father of the Curlytops.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

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

From this reading “It surely is the wrong box!” said the father of the Curlytops.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

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

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

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

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

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

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

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

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

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

From this reading “It surely is the wrong box!” said the father of the Curlytops.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It surely is the wrong box!” said the father of the Curlytops.

and nothing more

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

plural of “movie” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

plural of “mustache” — an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

not any; not one

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

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

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

make a painting

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

a coniferous tree

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

obscene terms for female genitals

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

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

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “It surely is the wrong box!” said the father of the Curlytops.

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

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

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

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

plural of “tube” — conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

the act of using

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

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

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading TROUBLE’S PUSSY Mr. Martin, hearing what his wife said, gave a quick look ahead across the stormy lake.

plural of “wig” — hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading He noticed a collection of wigs, false beards and mustaches, together with a number of tubes of colored paint such as actors use whether in the movies or on the stage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading He saw just what the others had seen--the pile of valises and also the wooden box with the cover opened.

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

From this reading Then, seeing no other boats in his course, he fastened the steering wheel, so the _Pine Tree_ would keep on in a straight line, and down into the cabin he hurried.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “It surely is the wrong box!” said the father of the Curlytops.