Chapter XIV

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

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

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

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

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From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

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From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

clothing in general

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

at any time

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

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From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

highest in quality

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

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

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

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

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

and nothing more

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

held dear

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

march in a procession

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

not any; not one

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

arrange in a container

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

comparative of “red” — of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading But no one smiled at the Johns’ breakfast table that morning.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

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

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

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

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

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From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

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

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

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

From this reading Betsy did, however, roll up his blanket, as if he were a soldier on the march, and it was to be taken along, in case he should be gone during cold weather.

at the time that

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

a Caucasian

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading There was no trunk to pack, for Van wore all the clothes he had--just his pretty brown and white coat and his brass-studded collar.

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

From this reading Van capered and looked his gayest, when he was told that he was to go, for he dearly loved traveling, and to go with Dr. Johns would be the greatest fun ever.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.

comparative of “yellow” — of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading VAN’S BANISHMENT It was late September, with a blue haze on the hills, and a low sun, that made the red trees redder and the yellow trees yellower, just the kind of a day for a little dog to run abroad, wild and free and glad; a day that should have brought smiles to every one.