Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

(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 AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

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

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

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

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

terminate

From this reading "What is the principle of the separator that causes the cream to break away from the milk?"

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "What is the principle of the separator that causes the cream to break away from the milk?"

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

deem to be

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

the act of constructing something

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

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

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "What is the principle of the separator that causes the cream to break away from the milk?"

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

the act of departing

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

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

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

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

From this reading "What is the principle of the separator that causes the cream to break away from the milk?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

set down according to a plan

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

immediately past

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading "What is the principle of the separator that causes the cream to break away from the milk?"

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

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading "What is the principle of the separator that causes the cream to break away from the milk?"

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

carry out

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

a special situation

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

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

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

the act of using

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

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

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the principle of the separator that causes the cream to break away from the milk?"

at the time that

From this reading AN EXCITING TRIP TO THE FALLS The food supply was now the first thing to consider, as all necessaries in the way of vegetables, as well as meats, had been exhausted when they started on the last trip, and a new lot had to be laid in.

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

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.

during the time that

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

which person or people

From this reading "As we are going to use more butter, I think it would be a good thing to start in on our cream separator," said George, who, while he was not an adept, like Harry, to devise the things required, was always ready to suggest things that could be made to advantage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

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

From this reading "I know that Harry will be very glad to set to work on that, so we might as well commence," answered the Professor.

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

From this reading The matter of butter was always a hard problem to take care of, and George referred to this difficulty, and before they sailed away the Professor told him that, on their return, the first thing to do would be the construction of a machine which would simplify the production of the butter.