Chapter XI

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

any thing at all

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

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

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

-ing form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE HUNT FOR HELEN.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

the act of departing

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading THE HUNT FOR HELEN.

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE HUNT FOR HELEN.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

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

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

a small worthless amount

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

for more time

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

according to the clock

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

housing available for people to live in

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

be seated

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

a rester who is sleeping

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading THE HUNT FOR HELEN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

in the direction of

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Do you know, Jack,” Bob began a little later, looking up from the book he was reading, “I can’t for the life of me understand how it is that nothing has been seen or heard in the other cabin.”

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

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”

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

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

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

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

at the time that

From this reading It was nearly nine o’clock when they returned from a long sail on the lake and, declining an invitation to sit on the porch of the Sleeper’s cabin on the ground that they might miss something if they stayed away from their cabin any longer, the boys bade them good night and turned off toward their quarters.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading “Give a yell if anything happens,” Mr. Sleeper called when they were about half way to the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I’m going to sit up, you know, and if there are any demonstrations I should like to be present.”