Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

(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 But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

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

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

very hard tough close-grained light yellow wood of the box (particularly the common box); used in delicate woodwork: musical instruments and inlays and engraving blocks

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

plural of “bunk” — a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

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From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

true confidential information

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

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

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

move deeply

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

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

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

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

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

the act of departing

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

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

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

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

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

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

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

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

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

many times at short intervals

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

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

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

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

From this reading A BREAKDOWN During the meal at the hotel, Professor Snodgrass gave further details of how he had happened to become a stowaway in the big car.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

in an unconventional manner

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

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

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading He had spent the night at the hotel in Cresville, for he had arrived there late, and he said he did not want to go to the Slade home and disturb their domestic arrangements.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading But instead of going to bed in the hotel he sat up all night, as he had often done before, preserving his specimens and looking for signs of the rare moth he wanted to add to his collection.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then he went on to Ned’s home in the morning, unconventionally getting into one of the automobile bunks where he fell asleep from the effects of the headache remedy, as described.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had finished his work at Boxwood Hall and had made his plans to go on the trip with the boys.