Chapter V

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading But Leslie reminded her that their father had suggested an "Eyrie."

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

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

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

having the head uncovered

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Leslie reminded her that their father had suggested an "Eyrie."

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

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

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

plural of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But Leslie reminded her that their father had suggested an "Eyrie."

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

From this reading But Leslie reminded her that their father had suggested an "Eyrie."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

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

From this reading But Leslie reminded her that their father had suggested an "Eyrie."

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

conformity or harmony

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

set up or found

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

on one occasion

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

and nothing more

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

by chance

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

of or concerned with or related to the future

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading But Leslie reminded her that their father had suggested an "Eyrie."

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

make steady

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But Leslie reminded her that their father had suggested an "Eyrie."

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

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

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

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

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

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

From this reading Sarita thought it delightful that their name was so appropriate to these circumstances and declared that their prospective cabin ought to be called Sea Crest instead of the Eyrie.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

except if; if not

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

precisely as stated

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

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

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

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

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

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

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "We'll have an 'eagles' nest' on the rocks, perhaps, unless it does seem very much better to build in the woods," said Dalton bareheaded, keeping the wheel steady as the little yacht cut the waves.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading Leslie, Sarita, Dalton, and very often Elizabeth, went about bay and sea in the new launch, which Leslie named at once the "Sea Crest Yacht," only a variation of their own name, she said.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading PEGGY SAYS "THANK YOU" This was only the beginning of trips.