Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

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

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

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

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading There was plenty doing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

divisible by two

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a gay festivity

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

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

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

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

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

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

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

most important element

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

according to the clock

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

held or filled or in use

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

a full supply

From this reading There was plenty doing.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

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

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

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

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was plenty doing.

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

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

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

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

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

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

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

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.

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

From this reading UNCLE JEB At five o'clock every seat around the open air platform was occupied.

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

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

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

From this reading Every bench out of Scout Chapel, the long boards on which the hungry multitude lined up at supper-time, every chair from Council Shack and Main Pavilion, and many a trunk and cedar chest from tents and cabins and a dozen other sorts of makeshift seating accommodations were laid under contribution for the gala occasion.

which person or people

From this reading Those who could not get seats sprawled under the trees in back of the seats and a few scouts perched up among the branches.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading And even these were not enough, for the whole neighboring village turned out in a body, and gaping summer boarders strolled into the camp in little groups, thankful for something to do and see.