Chapter XVI

later than; following

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

(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 “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

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

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

extreme mental distress

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

aroused to action

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

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

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

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

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

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

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

a farewell remark

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

praise vociferously

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

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

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

a form of address for a man

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

throughout a period of time

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE RAIL.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

past form of “patter” — rain gently

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading ON THE RAIL.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading ON THE RAIL.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

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

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

precisely as stated

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

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

From this reading Early, very early the next morning, the fifth of July, Mrs. Lester was aroused by the firing of cannon, to celebrate our national independence.

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

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

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

From this reading After breakfast Norman, his Aunt Clara, and his mother bade good-by, and got in the carriage which was to convey them to Batavia, the spires of which were visible from Mr. Clayton’s.

during the time that

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

make whistling sounds

From this reading “All the while the swaying cars Kept rumbling o’er the rail, And the frequent whistle sent Shrieks of anguish to the gale; And the cinders pattered down On the grimy floor like hail.”

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

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Norman and Willie had kept the third, by firing off crackers all day, and winding up with wheels, Roman candles, and blue lights, exhibited to an appreciating audience on the portico in the evening.