Chapter XVIII

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

for the reason that

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

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

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading My own brother,” sniffed Amy.

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From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

plural of “collegian” — a student (or former student) at a college or university

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

the state of being with someone

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

destroyed or killed

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

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From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

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

From this reading “I like that!

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

set up or found

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “I like that!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My own brother,” sniffed Amy.

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

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My own brother,” sniffed Amy.

-ing form of “repaint” — paint again

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

witty remark

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

plural of “seam” — joint consisting of a line formed by joining two pieces

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading My own brother,” sniffed Amy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

past form of “tow” — drag behind

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “And we musn’t annoy them—the way Belle and Sally Moon do,” said Jessie.

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

during the time that

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.

a university in Connecticut

From this reading “He needn’t think he’s so big just because he goes to Yale.”

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

From this reading BILLY’S BIRTHDAY Darry and Burd had towed in the _Water Thrush_ while the girls had gone to Stratfordtown with Mrs. Norwood; but they were so busy caulking the seams and repainting the launch that Jessie and Amy could not look to the young collegians for any companionship that afternoon.