Chapter XI · A Contest of Endurance

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “What is Tommy muttering about forty-nine blue bottles?” questioned Harriet.

later than; following

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading “What is Tommy muttering about forty-nine blue bottles?” questioned Harriet.

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From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

being one more than seven

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

being nine more than forty

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The rest of the Meadow-Brook Girls were still sleeping soundly.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading “Poor Tommy,” smiled the guardian.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

a formal or official examination

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “What is Tommy muttering about forty-nine blue bottles?” questioned Harriet.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading The guardian laughed merrily.

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From this reading The rest of the Meadow-Brook Girls were still sleeping soundly.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The guardian laughed merrily.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading “What is Tommy muttering about forty-nine blue bottles?” questioned Harriet.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

according to the clock

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “Poor Tommy,” smiled the guardian.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “What is Tommy muttering about forty-nine blue bottles?” questioned Harriet.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest of the Meadow-Brook Girls were still sleeping soundly.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The rest of the Meadow-Brook Girls were still sleeping soundly.

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

From this reading “Poor Tommy,” smiled the guardian.

deeply or completely

From this reading The rest of the Meadow-Brook Girls were still sleeping soundly.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

not in physical motion

From this reading The rest of the Meadow-Brook Girls were still sleeping soundly.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

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

From this reading “Forty-nine blue bottleth were hanging on the wall,” muttered Tommy in her sleep, as Miss Elting and Harriet stepped into their tent at eight o’clock the next morning, after having finished their inspection of the camp.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What is Tommy muttering about forty-nine blue bottles?” questioned Harriet.