Chapter XX

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

the state of being absent

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

anew

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TROUBLE, AND THE FIRST PRAYER.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

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

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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From this reading The next day, Danforth Eaton and two more came and hired the Perseverance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

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From this reading The next day, Danforth Eaton and two more came and hired the Perseverance.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST TROUBLE, AND THE FIRST PRAYER.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

possessive form of “griffin” — winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading The next day, Danforth Eaton and two more came and hired the Perseverance.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

a vertical spar for supporting sails

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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

From this reading The next day, Danforth Eaton and two more came and hired the Perseverance.

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

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

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

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day, Danforth Eaton and two more came and hired the Perseverance.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading The next day, Danforth Eaton and two more came and hired the Perseverance.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading THE FIRST TROUBLE, AND THE FIRST PRAYER.

plural of “rhine” — United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

witty remark

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

carry out

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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

From this reading THE FIRST TROUBLE, AND THE FIRST PRAYER.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

up to a particular time

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

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

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

a source of difficulty

From this reading THE FIRST TROUBLE, AND THE FIRST PRAYER.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The next day, Danforth Eaton and two more came and hired the Perseverance.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

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

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.

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

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading They told Ben and Sally it was so cold, and the weather uncertain, that they needn’t expect to see them again till April.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEING somewhat lonely in the absence of Charlie, Ben employed himself in getting timber to build a scow, that he meant to construct with a mast, sails, and a sliding-keel, or, as they are now termed, centre-boards, to take cattle and hay to and from Griffin’s Island.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Uncle Isaac and Captain Rhines came on New Year’s Day.