Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

any thing at all

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

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

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

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From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

sung or uttered rhythmically in a monotone

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

a room used for dining

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

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

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

to come or go into

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

the act of departing

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading "I do not intend to resist anything reasonable," said Aunt Faith, smiling; "what do you wish to do, Tom?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

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 "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I do not intend to resist anything reasonable," said Aunt Faith, smiling; "what do you wish to do, Tom?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading THE PICNIC.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading "I do not intend to resist anything reasonable," said Aunt Faith, smiling; "what do you wish to do, Tom?"

recurring again and again

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

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From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "I do not intend to resist anything reasonable," said Aunt Faith, smiling; "what do you wish to do, Tom?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

in the near future

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading THE PICNIC.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

male cat

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

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

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Monday morning, bright and early, what shall we do to-day?" chanted Gem, as she entered the dining-room.

at the time that

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I do not intend to resist anything reasonable," said Aunt Faith, smiling; "what do you wish to do, Tom?"

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "Yes; what shall we do?" repeated Tom; "something out of the common run, of course, for it's vacation, and besides, it will be so hot pretty soon that _we can't_ do anything,--and Hugh's going to New York in the fall,--and Sibyl's going to Saratoga before long, and when _I_ enter college, of course I shan't care about such things any more; so I've got to hurry up."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I do not intend to resist anything reasonable," said Aunt Faith, smiling; "what do you wish to do, Tom?"

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From this reading "Bravo, Tom! you've made out a strong case!" said Hugh, laughing, "Aunt Faith cannot resist such a mountain of arguments!"