Chapter V

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From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

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

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

King of England who was renounced by Northumbria in favor of his brother Edgar (died in 959)

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

at any time

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

a social unit living together

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

a farewell remark

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

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

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

in a joyous manner

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

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

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

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

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

for more time

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

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 Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

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

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

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

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

express in words

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

an educational institution

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

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

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

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

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

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

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

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

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

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

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading She never held up other boys to them as examples, for she always seemed to think that he and Willard were the “best ever.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading But it was drawing near the time that one branch of the family of campers would have to say good-bye to summer fields and woods, and go back to the city and school.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would spend the days happily with his friends.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Here was that teasable aunt Aida, and his friend, “Mo-ma”; his own little conceit to avoid the longer name, but then he had as many pet names for her, as there were months in the year.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS It seemed now as if this second camp, where Zephyr lived, had new attractions for Edwy.