Chapter XV

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

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

later than; following

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

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

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

in a cheerful manner

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

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

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

a sudden sharp noise

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

increase twofold

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

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

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

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

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

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

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

conformity or harmony

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

engage in

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

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From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

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

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

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

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

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

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

cut with a saw

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

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

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

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

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

in the near future

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

the season of growth

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

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

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

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

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

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

From this reading The boys had so placed them, after finishing, late at night, for the double purpose of allowing them to cool and of keeping them out of reach of the dogs.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

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

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Come, Frank," said Mary, "let us make up the fire, and get things ready for breakfast."

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

meat from a deer used as food

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

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

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

at the time that

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

during the time that

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading FRANK’S EXCUSES--CURING VENISON--MAROONING COOKERY--ROBERT’S VEGETABLE GARDEN--PLANS FOR RETURN---PREPARATION FOR THE SABBATH When Mary and Frank arose next morning, they saw the small boughs of the oak hung with divided portions of venison.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The wood was close at hand, ready cut, and nothing more was needed for a fire than putting the pieces together, with several sticks of light wood underneath; a bright cracking blaze soon rose cheerfully before them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Buddy," she said, "can you not go down to the spring, and bring me some water, while I am preparing these other things?"