Chapter VI

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

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

later than; following

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

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

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

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

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

any person at all

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

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

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

for the reason that

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

in a courageous manner

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

the act of departing

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

a farewell remark

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

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

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

young domestic cat

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

being the only one; single and isolated from others

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

something that is lost

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

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

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

being perceived or observed

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

above and across; more than

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

and nothing more

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

carry out

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

in or at that place or location

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading She had remarked to herself that a kitten had not been forbidden, simply because it had not been thought of as a possibility.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

create by training and teaching

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

up to a particular time

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

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

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

look attentively

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

very cordial

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

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

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

make whistling sounds

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was at such times that Aida and her mother would have a loving word for Zephyr, and it evidently was at a loss to know what such unusual attention meant.

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

From this reading The little lonesome creature would go often down to the bank, and seem to watch for the coming of a boat and a welcoming warwhoop, but would always come back disappointed.

but in spite of that

From this reading DEPARTURE OF THE FIRST GROUP OF CAMPERS Edwy’s special friend had noticed how bravely he had given up the idea of taking any of the country pets to the city, at least until he grew older, but there was one little plan which she had not as yet divulged to anybody.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading After the boys and their parents had said good-bye to their camp, and the whistle of their train could be heard far over the hills, she began to take a new course with Zephyr.