Chapter XVI

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

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

later than; following

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

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

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

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From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

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From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

give encouragement to

From this reading "Cheer up," said Miss Minerva.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

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From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

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

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

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

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

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

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

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

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

set afire or burning

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

a female domestic

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

clean or organized

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

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

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

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

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Cheer up," said Miss Minerva.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

in a serious manner

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

the second great battle of the American Civil War (1862); the battle ended with the withdrawal of Confederate troops but it was not a Union victory

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

express in words

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading Barbara had not come down to breakfast, and John Quincy had seized the opportunity to tell his aunt of Brade's return, and repeat the man's story of Dan Winterslip's theft on board the _Maid of Shiloh_.

conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

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

From this reading THE RETURN OF CAPTAIN COPE After breakfast on Sunday morning, John Quincy followed Miss Minerva to the lanai.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

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

From this reading "Cheer up," said Miss Minerva.

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

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Now he lighted a cigarette and sat staring seriously out at the distant water.

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From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading It was a neat world that lay outside the screen, for Dan Winterslip's yard boy had been busy until a late hour the night before, sweeping the lawn with the same loving thoroughness a housewife might display on a precious Oriental rug.