Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

later than; following

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "They expect to make money by carrying us off, Nellie."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I don't see how they can do it.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "They expect to make money by carrying us off, Nellie."

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I don't see how they can do it.

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From this reading "I don't see how they can do it.

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From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

at any time

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "They expect to make money by carrying us off, Nellie."

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

with gloom

From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

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From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

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

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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From this reading "I don't see how they can do it.

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

From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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

From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I don't see how they can do it.

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From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

engage in

From this reading "They expect to make money by carrying us off, Nellie."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "They expect to make money by carrying us off, Nellie."

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

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From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "They expect to make money by carrying us off, Nellie."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

above and across; more than

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "I don't see how they can do it.

plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

a guest cabin

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading "I presume that is true," answered Nellie, gloomily.

except if; if not

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

look attentively

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading JAKE SHAGGAM, OF SHAGGAM CREEK "They will watch us more closely than ever now," said Dora, after she and her cousin were left to themselves in the stateroom on board of the houseboat.

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

From this reading Papa hasn't much money to pay over to them, and won't have, unless he sells the farm."