Chapter II

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From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

later than; following

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

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

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

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

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

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From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

provide entertainment for

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

very far away in space or time

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

set up or found

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

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

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

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

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

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

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

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

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

serving to open or begin

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

plural of “isle” — a small island

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

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 He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

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 He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

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From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

on one occasion

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

visit again

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

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

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

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

From this reading He cared not to revisit these, much less to go where he must entertain or be entertained.

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

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

in the direction of

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

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

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

in or at the place that

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading He was pondering a long vacation, musing where rest and recreation might be found, at once wholesome and instructive, amid scenes quite different from any afforded by his previous journeys.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

a late time of life

From this reading He had spent many years in Europe, had visited Asia, Africa, and the far-off isles of the Pacific.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading INTRODUCTORY EASTER LAND On a dark, cold day toward the close of January, 1907, the writer stood at a window in New York, observing some score of a mittened army removing the avalanche of snow that cumbered the streets after a half week of continuous storm.

a state of Mexico on the northern part of the Yucatan Peninsula

From this reading He was familiar with every place of interest in North America, from Canada to the Gulf, from Alaska to Yucatan.