Chapter III

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

(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 It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK TO THE CUCKOO'S NEST.

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From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

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

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

possessive form of “cuckoo” — a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading BACK TO THE CUCKOO'S NEST.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

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

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

prevent the progress or free movement of

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

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

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

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

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

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

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

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

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

held up in the air

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading BACK TO THE CUCKOO'S NEST.

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

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

possessive form of “sherman” — United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading It was coming back now, nearly bursting with all that her godmother had packed into it with the magic necklace, "for love's sweet sake."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE CUCKOO'S NEST.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading BACK TO THE CUCKOO'S NEST.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

create by training and teaching

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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 Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

precisely as stated

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

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

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Shall we have to wait long for the carriage?" asked Lloyd, shading her eyes with her hand to look down the dusty road.

at the time that

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

in or at the place that

From this reading IT was very early on a bright September morning that Mrs. Sherman, Betty, and Lloyd took the train for the Cuckoo's Nest; but there was such a long time to wait at the little way station where they changed cars, that it was nearly sundown when they came to the end of their journey.

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

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Appleton was waiting for them with the big farm wagon, into which he lifted Betty's Bob, whining in his hamper, Mrs. Sherman's trunk, and then Betty's shabby little leather one that had gone away half empty.