Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

later than; following

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

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From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

darkened by smoke

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

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From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

the act of departing

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

divisible by two

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

set up or found

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

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

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

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

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

a midday meal

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

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

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

not any; not one

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

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

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

a course of conduct

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

kick the ball

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

past form of “repulse” — force or drive back

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

cut with a saw

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

third-person singular of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

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

From this reading They found the punt there, but saw no sign of the skiff.

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From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

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

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, the waggon arrived as near the encampment as it was possible to get; the company descended to the blackened ground; and Mr. Perrowne found a path for the ladies up to the ruins.

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

From this reading Marjorie inherited her father's love of the water, and greatly enjoyed even the slow progress made by the paddles of her boatmen in the unwieldy craft.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Bigglethorpe, Mr. Terry and Marjorie, with part of the picnic material, got off the waggon at the Richards' place, and proceeded to the lake.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At the Encampment--Botany--Fishing--Matilda--The New Lake--Tillycot--Luncheon--After Recreation--New Visitors to Tillycot--Edifying Talk--Songs on the Way Home--Mr. Bigglethorpe's Departure--Uncle and Niece--Mr. Bangs and Rufus--Ladies Catch a Burglar--The Constable Secures Him--Muggins' Death--Burglars Repulsed--Rebecca Toner--The Clergy Hilarious--A Young Lady Finds a Poem.