Chapter XX

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

later than; following

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

(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 RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

a yard adjoining a barn

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

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

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

a state at a particular time

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

without deviation

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

apart from; not including

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

set up or found

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

a small growth of trees without underbrush

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

plural of “hike” — a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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 RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

by good fortune

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

take the midday meal

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

not any; not one

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

a course of conduct

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

an educational institution

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “If we follow this path, we will come out in some farmer’s barnyard, methinks,” Barbara put in.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading They had left the school grounds and were following a trail that had, at one time been made, it would seem, by pastured cattle.

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

at the time that

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

which person or people

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

hope for; have a wish

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”

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

From this reading RED FEATHER GUIDE Luckily Mrs. Martin had told Mrs. Dorsey, the housekeeper, to give the six girls who were to remain in the seminary during the short vacation, all the liberty they wished, permitting them to go on long hikes on condition that they would return in time for the evening meal.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading Directly after lunch, following Betsy’s suggestion, they donned their khaki hiking suits and started out, the would-be detective in their lead.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Suddenly she whirled about, and, holding up a staff which she had found when they passed through the grove, she announced in a mock-solemn tone: “Members of our adventurous band, we are setting forth without a plan, except to go where-ere we will and do what-ere we wish as long as our hearts find no wrong in it.”