Chapter VIII

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

a mountain range in northeastern New York State; a popular resort area

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

(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 The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

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

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

at or in or to any place

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

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

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

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

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

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From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

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

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

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

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

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

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

many times at short intervals

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

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

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

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

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

not formal

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

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

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

held dear

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

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

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

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

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

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

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

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

From this reading The Rose family, preferring a different sort of enjoyment, spent their summers at their camp in the Adirondacks, for they loved the informal out of door life and the freedom from all conventionalities.

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

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

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

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

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

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.

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

From this reading CROSSTREES CAMP The summer plans of the two families were decidedly changed by the accidents to the two little girls.

in or at the place that

From this reading So during July the question was discussed frequently and at length as to where Dotty and Dolly would go, for they begged and besought their parents that they might be together.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The doctor had said that the two girls would be entirely restored to health and strength and quite ready to go anywhere by the first of August, but not much before that date.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading It was the custom of the Fayres to spend the summer at a hotel in the mountains or at the seashore, for Mrs. Fayre declared she needed a yearly rest from housekeeping duties.