Chapter III

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

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

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

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

a youthful male person

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

terminate

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

befitting a young child

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

without doubt or question

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

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From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

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From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

dearly loved

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

divisible by two

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

plural of “flannel” — a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

the act of departing

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

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

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

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

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

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

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

precisely, exactly

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

express in words

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

the construction of ships

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading Cyrus was resolutely determined to sacrifice himself to the little “aliens” and to the carrying on of grandfather’s business.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

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

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

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

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We had planned to break the shock of disappointment to her by telling her that it was thought that Cyrus had great business abilities and the shipbuilding might prosper, as it had done in the old times.

(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 Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

in or at the place that

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

which person or people

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.

in a wholesome manner

From this reading Grandma had grown somewhat childish by this time--as well as being childlike and lovely, as she always was--and wept for joy that Cyrus was not going away where his food might not be wholesomely prepared or his flannels properly aired.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And since he was aided and abetted by Uncle Horace, and even dear old Parson Grover, who had sympathized with Cy’s desire to be a minister, declared that “the boy was quite right,” there was clearly nothing for the rest of us to say.

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading A LITTLE ALIEN’S WOES It was Dave who was to go to college.