Chapter III

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

far away from home or one's usual surroundings

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

later than; following

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

in the past

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

(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 A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

at or in or to any place

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

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

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

the lower side of anything

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

-ing form of “canoe” — travel by canoe

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

tiny lobster-like crustaceans usually boiled briefly

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

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

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

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From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

at any time

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a native or inhabitant of Finland

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

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

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

similar in quality or character

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

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From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

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 One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

a large indefinite number

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

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

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

an educational institution

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

a boy attending school

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

having or as if having especially high-pitched spots

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

be standing; be upright

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

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

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

precisely as stated

From this reading As a matter of fact, the northern haven of our schoolboy desires was the very place for boys home from an English public school, and fond of healthy outdoor pursuits and recreations.

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

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading There was a river at the bottom of the garden in which fish of many kinds might be lured to their doom; there was shooting, in a mild way; there was riding _ad lib._, if galloping about the country on the spiky backs of the little Finn ponies of the place can be dignified by that name; there was boating, of course, and canoeing, at our very doors, as well as the usual English games which the true Briton takes with him however far afield he may roam.

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

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

at the time that

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.

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

From this reading A DAY AFTER CRAWFISH There are certain days of one's boyhood which have made so deep an impression that they seem to stand out like mountain peaks in the misty plains of the memory, clear and distinct against the sky-line, when all else is dim and hazy and distorted by distance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

a late time of life

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

the day immediately before today

From this reading One of these landmarks in the early life of the writer is a certain day, long years ago--though the recollection of every detail of it is as green as though it all happened but yesterday--when, in company with two or three kindred spirits, he made his first grand expedition after crawfish.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading It was summer--the summer holidays: holidays long looked forward to as to be among the most delightful that ever boy spent; for they were to be passed in Mourino, the paradise of our youthful imaginations, where the long Russian days were not half long enough for the multitude of delights to be crammed into each, there being "more to do" at Mourino, as we always thought, than anywhere in England, seaside or otherwise.