Chapter XI

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

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

later than; following

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

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

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

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

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

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

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

terminate

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Thus she could keep tabs on that relaxation period.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

a situation in which people or things are crowded together

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

recognizable; marked

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

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

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

immediately past

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

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

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

a particular point in time

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

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

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

keep busy with

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thus she could keep tabs on that relaxation period.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

an amount of time

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

on the contrary

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers

From this reading Thus she could keep tabs on that relaxation period.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

examine minutely

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thus she could keep tabs on that relaxation period.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

a person, without saying who

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

plural of “tab” — the bill in a restaurant

From this reading Thus she could keep tabs on that relaxation period.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

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

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus she could keep tabs on that relaxation period.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This last obligated the director to see that the girls rested for a time after the noon-day meal.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

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

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

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

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

precisely as stated

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

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

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

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

From this reading THE FOOD SHOWER As someone had said events were crowding at camp, and it now seemed difficult to keep schedule and not break the "rest rule."

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the Bobbies were such active little animals, and so eager to crowd each moment with an event--big enough to occupy an hour--Mackey had to be very decided in this order for an hour's rest every afternoon.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.

produce a literary work

From this reading It was that particular period that the unwelcome callers had so completely dissipated the day before, so to-day Mackey decided to stay at camp and write up her notes, rather than scour woods for new material.