Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

making worse

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

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From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

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From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

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From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

set up or found

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

past form of “grouse” — hunt grouse

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

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

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

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

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

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

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

keep busy with

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

out of fashion

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

above and across; more than

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

a full supply

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

plural of “prodigy” — an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading A Stolen Joy-ride Christmas passed over at Cheverley Chase in good old-fashioned orthodox mode.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

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

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

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

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

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

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

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

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It's too bad we can't have the horses to-day!" groused Dulcie.

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

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

at the time that

From this reading When the usual festivities were finished, however, time hung a little heavy on their hands, and one particular morning found them lounging about the breakfast-room in the especially aggravating situation of not quite knowing what to do with themselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

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

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading They distributed presents at a Christmas-tree for the children of tenants, and turned up in a body to occupy the front seats at the annual New Year's concert in the village.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young Ingletons, with plenty of evergreens to work upon, performed prodigies in the way of decorations at church and home.