Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

later than; following

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

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

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

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

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

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

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937)

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

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

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

avoiding waste

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

past form of “grasp” — hold firmly

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

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

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

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

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

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

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

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

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

a person having kinship with another or others

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

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

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

plural of “leech” — carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

a midday meal

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

A terrifying or distressing dream.

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

above and across; more than

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

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

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

somewhat rough

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

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

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Suddenly he grasped the paper, and, holding it away from his face, exclaimed, "Is it possible that they are the same?"

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

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

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

From this reading Having discussed the frugal meal, they repaired to the combined reading and smoking room, separate from the roughish crowd at the bar.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

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

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

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

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

a noisy or scolding or domineering woman

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

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

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

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

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.

in or at the place that

From this reading The travellers carried their knapsacks in their hands by the straps, to the nearest hotel, where, after brief delay, a special supper was set for them.

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

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

during the time that

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)

From this reading Wilkinson glanced over a Toronto paper, while his companion, professing an interest in local news, picked up an organ of the town and read it through, advertisements and all, in which painstaking effort he was helped by his pipe.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading Barrie--Next of Kin--Nightmare--On the Road--Strawberries and Botany--Poetry and Sentiment--The Virago--Luncheon and Wordsworth--Waterplants, Leeches and Verse--Cutting Sticks--Rain, Muggins and Rawdon.