Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading "I think so," agreed the latter.

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

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am glad we came to Florida."

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading "Is your throat better?" the manager asked.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Is your throat better?" the manager asked.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading "I am glad we came to Florida."

equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

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

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading "I am glad we came to Florida."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I am glad we came to Florida."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I think so," agreed the latter.

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

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

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

From this reading "Is your throat better?" the manager asked.

a river of central Florida that flows southward to Lake Okeechobee

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading "I think so," agreed the latter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

engage in

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading "Is your throat better?" the manager asked.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

participate in games or sport

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I think so," agreed the latter.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

in or at that place or location

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think so," agreed the latter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading "Is your throat better?" the manager asked.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I am glad we came to Florida."

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

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

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

which person or people

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading TO LAKE KISSIMMEE The staccato explosions of the motor boats, the cheers of the spectators, of whom there were many; the clicking of the camera operated by Russ, and the shouts of the picture-players themselves as they went through the "business" prescribed for this act of the play, made the scene a gay one.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "This will make a fine film," declared Mr. Pertell, who was in the boat with Alice, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Sneed and Mr. DeVere.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Is your throat better?" the manager asked.