Chapter X · Eve's Adventure

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

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

distinctive manner of oral expression

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading Nobody could afford to be idle at the Sitz farm.

(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 "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

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

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

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

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

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

From this reading Nobody could afford to be idle at the Sitz farm.

a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

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

From this reading Nobody could afford to be idle at the Sitz farm.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

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

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

a very small circular shape

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Nobody could afford to be idle at the Sitz farm.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

enclose with a fence

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

set up or found

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

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

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

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

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

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

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

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

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

leather from the hide of a horse

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

not in action or at work

From this reading Nobody could afford to be idle at the Sitz farm.

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

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

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

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

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

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

no person; not anyone

From this reading Nobody could afford to be idle at the Sitz farm.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

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

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

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

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

a full supply

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

an educational institution

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

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

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

a pen for sheep

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

a particular situation

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

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

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

express in speech

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

comparative of “straight” — successive (without a break)

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

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

From this reading Nobody could afford to be idle at the Sitz farm.

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

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

propel through the air

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading She grew expert indeed in ball throwing, and occasionally when Otto, her brother, caught her at this exercise, he marvelled that his sister could throw the horsehide farther and straighter than he.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

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

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But she found time, too, to put on an old skirt, gym. shoes, and a sweater, and go down behind the barn to practice her broad jump and to throw a baseball at the high board fence behind the sheepfold.

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

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

at the time that

From this reading Eve Sitz had plenty to do out of school hours when she was at home.

which person or people

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

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

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.

a late time of life

From this reading "Dot beats it all, mein cracious!" gasped Otto, who was older than Eve by several years, had never been to school in this new country, and was one who would never be able to speak English without a strong accent.