Chapter X

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

(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 Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

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

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

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

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

an appliance that removes moisture

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

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

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

at any time

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

a small worthless amount

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

slightly wet

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

not any; not one

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

above and across; more than

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

the local environment

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

on the contrary

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

express in words

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

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

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

covered with snow

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

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

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

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

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

in or at that place or location

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Consequently, winter was, for these boys, a season which offered as many opportunities for outdoor sport as summer--coasting, skating, and all the rest of it.

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

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

in or at the place that

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

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

From this reading It lay in the snow belt, as Mr. Whipple used to say.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

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

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A favorite pastime with Ernest and Jack Whipple was what they called snowshoeing.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading They wore no snowshoes or skiis, to be sure, but they pretended they did, and they enjoyed trudging off over the snow-covered fields and through the woods with their dogs, with their eyes ever on the alert for the tracks of birds and wild animals.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading WILLOWDALE DOGS IN NEW YORK There are parts of Connecticut in which winter is likely to be a rather moist and miserable season, but Boytown was situated in the hills where it was colder and dryer.