Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

(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 When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading One in particular attracted much attention.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading One in particular attracted much attention.

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

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

a loving feeling

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

any disease easily transmitted by contact

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

move deeply

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

one or the other of two

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

divisible by two

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

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

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

immediately past

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

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 Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

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 Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One in particular attracted much attention.

not any; not one

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One in particular attracted much attention.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

above and across; more than

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading One in particular attracted much attention.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

recurring again and again

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

an educational institution

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

have in common

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

in the near future

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

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

From this reading Even the towns-people came to share in the coasting, and many strange looking sleds soon made their appearance.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

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

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Indeed it was not long before the entire school seemed to feel the contagion of the sport, and sleds and improved bobs were to be seen every afternoon upon the long course of West Hill.

at the time that

From this reading When at last the boys returned to their rooms, they were all enthusiastic over the sport of the afternoon and were eagerly looking forward to the following day when the experience might be repeated.

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

From this reading Tim Pickard and his friends were passed each time, but no trouble came, the owner of the other bob either not caring to disturb them then, or else, as Jack suggested, he feared the damage which might come to his own sled from a collision.