Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

present in great quantity

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

any specific behavior

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

anew

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Our various settlements and stations required attention.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

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

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

a social unit living together

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

having lost your job

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

set up or found

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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 Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

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 Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

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

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

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

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

on one occasion

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

-ing form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Our various settlements and stations required attention.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

only a very short time before

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Our various settlements and stations required attention.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

the season of growth

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading Our various settlements and stations required attention.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Our various settlements and stations required attention.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

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

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

creating fabric

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

at the time that

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

during the time that

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.

which person or people

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In fact this winter was a truly happy time, and when at length the rain ceased and the bright sun again smiled upon the face of nature, we could scarcely believe, as we stepped forth and once more felt the balmy breath of spring, that, for so many weeks, we had been prisoners within our rocky walls.

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From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Many wondrous tales were told or read in turn by the boys and Jenny during the long evenings as we sat drawing, weaving, and plaiting in our cozy study.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

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

From this reading Spring and its accompanying work--The mysterious guns--Who fired them--A storm--Fritz and I reconnoiter--The English brig--We visit her in the yacht--Captain Littlestone--We are cordially welcomed--Mr. Wolston and his family--An earnest consultation--Our visitors at Rockburg--The supper--Who is for Europe and who for New Switzerland?--The decision--Farewell.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading All was once more activity and life; the duties in field, garden, and orchard called forth the energy of the lads, while their mother and sister found abundant occupation in the poultry yard and house.