Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

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

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

for a short time

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

an informal form of address for a man

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "_Did_ you get a letter from Maurice?"

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From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

apart from; not including

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

opinion or judgment

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

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

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "_Did_ you get a letter from Maurice?"

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "_Did_ you get a letter from Maurice?"

a young female

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

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

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

and nothing more

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "_Did_ you get a letter from Maurice?"

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

for more time

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

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

From this reading "_Did_ you get a letter from Maurice?"

come together

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

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

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

done under pressure

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

cut with a saw

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

relating to human society and its members

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

caught or fixed

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading And with that she rushed around to the stable door, just in time to meet the returning travelers, and ask a dozen questions--the first:

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

inflected form of “tug” — pull hard

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

remove the harness from

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

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

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

at the time that

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

which person or people

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edith and her fourteen-year-old neighbor, Johnny Bennett, had climbed into the old black-heart cherry tree--(Johnny always conceded that Edith was a good climber--"for a girl.") But when they saw Lion, tugging up the road, Edith, who was economical with social amenities, told her guest to go home.

an affirmative

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I don't want you any longer," she said; "father and mother are coming!"

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading But when her father threw the reins down on Lion's back, and said, briefly, "Can't you unharness him yourself, Buster?" she stuck out her tongue, opened her eyes wide, and said nothing except, "Yes, father."