Chapter V

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

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

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From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

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

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

to come or go into

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

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

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

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

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

in a hilarious manner

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

full of or producing joy

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

immediately past

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

of an obscure nature

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

an educational institution

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Betsy had so arranged things that she and her particular friends were the last to enter the bus and so they were nearest the door.

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

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

being five more than twenty

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

precisely as stated

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

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

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

in a hearty manner

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

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

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.

at the time that

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

in or at the place that

From this reading A barrel of apples was strapped to each side of the bus where baggage was often placed.

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

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The big, rough farm wagon, which had been converted into a sleigh, with straw deep on the bottom of it, was filled with the primary pupils.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Too, she had asked Micky to drive very slowly when he reached the woods on the County Farm road.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS OLD HOUSE Micky O’ Brien drove the school bus that was now on runners and twenty-five of the warmly wrapped, hilariously joyful girls were crowded in.