Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

anew

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

(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 "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

subject to appointment

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

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

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

a steep high face of rock

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

moving with great haste

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

plural of “mermaid” — half woman and half fish; lives in the sea

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

not any; not one

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

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

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

small flat mass of chopped food

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

plural of “purse” — a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

one of four equal parts

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

plant growing in the sea, especially marine algae

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

having a supporting base

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."

the upper part of anything

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

create by training and teaching

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Patty, who was hunting for sea anemones in the small pools among the rocks, noticed Muriel and her friends, Maud, Vera, and Kitty, hurrying as fast as they could along the beach in the opposite direction from the village.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

at the time that

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

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

From this reading The girls dispersed, some to wander along the shore to find a few more shells, mermaids' purses, or strips of ribbon seaweed; some to climb to the top of the cliff by the flagstaff; and others to play games on a piece of common near the white farm that Miss Lincoln had appointed as a boundary beyond which they must not venture.

a Caucasian

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

which person or people

From this reading "All who like may go on to the beach again, or on to the cliffs, but no one must walk farther than the white farm near the flagstaff.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

showing curiosity

From this reading On the Rocks "Our train will start at half-past six," said Miss Lincoln, when tea was finished, and the girls were standing in little groups in the hotel garden, wondering what to do next.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You must return immediately you are told, and be at the station by a quarter past six."