Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

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From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

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

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

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

From this reading There was much to be done in them.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

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From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was much to be done in them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

divisible by two

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

at a previous time

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

a small cave (usually with attractive features)

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

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

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

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

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was much to be done in them.

disregarded

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

a light shade of red

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

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

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

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

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

visit again

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

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

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

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

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That was a matter easily remedied, however, for the rock pools below were full of pink and green algæ, and corallines beautiful enough for a mermaid's bouquet.

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

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was much to be done in them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was much to be done in them.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

plural of “tide” — the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

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

From this reading There was much to be done in them.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading Fortunately the tides had not reached as high as the mouth of the cave, and their "furniture" was undisturbed; even the shell patterns remained as formerly, though the sea-weed was brown and shrivelled.

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

From this reading There was much to be done in them.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What Happened at Easter In spite of her real concern for Rosemary's disappointment, Lorraine enjoyed the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

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

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Morland and Claudia were anxious to revisit the Sea-Nymph's Grotto, which had been neglected during the winter, so with Landry in attendance they chose a fine day, and had another delightful picnic there.