Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

later than; following

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Quit making sheep's eyes at that boat, son.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

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

From this reading "Come, now!" said he half playfully.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

someone who is a detective

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Quit making sheep's eyes at that boat, son.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father intercepted his yearning glance and instantly interpreted it.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading His father intercepted his yearning glance and instantly interpreted it.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "Come, now!" said he half playfully.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading His father intercepted his yearning glance and instantly interpreted it.

past form of “intercept” — seize on its way

From this reading His father intercepted his yearning glance and instantly interpreted it.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading His father intercepted his yearning glance and instantly interpreted it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

in a tantalizing manner

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

full of rough and exuberant animal spirits

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

a unit of instruction

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Quit making sheep's eyes at that boat, son.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

not any; not one

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

someone who educates young people

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

in a playful manner

From this reading "Come, now!" said he half playfully.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading "Quit making sheep's eyes at that boat, son.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

uneven by virtue of having wrinkles or waves

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Come, now!" said he half playfully.

possessive form of “sheep” — woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading "Quit making sheep's eyes at that boat, son.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Quit making sheep's eyes at that boat, son.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

lacking fresh air

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

very small

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

up to a particular time

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

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

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

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

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading A cool breeze rippled the water, stirring it into tiny waves and as Dick dropped into one of the big wicker chairs he fidgeted to be out in the freshly-painted knockabout that bobbed invitingly at the float.

medium for communication

From this reading BOB AS PEDAGOGUE The wireless was now in commission and the next morning, after having waited until the hour designated for O'Connel's signal and received no message, Bob and his pupils assembled for their first lesson, not in a stuffy room but on the broad, well-shaded veranda of Surfside.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading His father intercepted his yearning glance and instantly interpreted it.