Chapter IV · Skating

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

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

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

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

at or in or to any place

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

carefully weighed

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

confined on all sides

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

set up or found

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

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

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

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

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

go away from a place

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

most important element

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

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 Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

the force of workers available

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

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

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

a coniferous tree

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

move stealthily

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

plural of “snowball” — plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

a boat propelled by a steam engine

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

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

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

very lively and profitable

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

not noticed

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

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

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The majority of the people were in the vicinity of the steamboat dock, for this was at the end of the main street, and a great “hanging-out” spot during the summer.

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

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

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

From this reading Early as it was many people were out, and nearly every passer-by was greeted with a liberal dose of snowballs, for the lads of this down-East town were as fun-loving as are boys anywhere, and to leave a “good mark” slip past unnoticed was considered nothing short of a crime.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

at the time that

From this reading When Joe and Harry reached the lake front they found a crowd of fully fifty men and boys, with a fair sprinkling of girls, engaged in skating and in ice-boating.

in or at the place that

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lakeport was a thriving town with a large number of inhabitants.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading But others were skating up the lake shore, and a few were following Dan Marcy’s new ice yacht, _Silver Queen_, as she tacked along on her way to the west shore, where an arm of the lake encircled the lower end of Pine Island.