used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
anew
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I won't be lonesome, Father," he protested.
for the reason that
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
a youthful male person
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
Croyden
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From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
Dr
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From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
ElknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
emptyingnounUS /ˈemptiɪŋ/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
Franz
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From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
the act of giving
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I won't be lonesome, Father," he protested.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
the act of departing
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading "I won't be lonesome, Father," he protested.
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 THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
go across or through
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
POTTERverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "I won't be lonesome, Father," he protested.
with speed
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
moving very fast
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
Theo
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From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dr. Swift had thought of giving up this excursion, because it necessitated leaving Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father should go.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
vaudevillenounUS /ˈvɑːdvɪl/
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
whittlenounUS /ˈwɪtəl/
English aeronautical engineer who invented the jet aircraft engine (1907-1996)
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
which person or people
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE POTTER WHO BURNED HIS CHAIRS It was not for some time that Mr. Croyden again had leisure for a long talk with Theo, because with the return of pleasant weather he and Dr. Swift went for a three days' canoe trip up Elk River, a small stream emptying into the lake on which the camp stood.
won't
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From this reading "I won't be lonesome, Father," he protested.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Franz is here, and he is as good as a vaudeville show; besides I can read, and whittle, and write to Mother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The days will pass so quickly I shall not have time to miss you.
