Chapter VIII

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

(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 It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

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

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

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

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

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

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

a youthful male person

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

like or characteristic of or befitting a brother

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

a junior Girl Scout

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was a rare privilege; but Dan went further.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

a person who is in charge

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

clothing in general

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

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

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

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

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading This was a rare privilege; but Dan went further.

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

the act of departing

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

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

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

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

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

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

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

in a joyous manner

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

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

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading This was a rare privilege; but Dan went further.

in a prominent way

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading This was a rare privilege; but Dan went further.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

put a saddle on

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

appearing as such but not necessarily so

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

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

From this reading This was a rare privilege; but Dan went further.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

up to a particular time

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was used for all public gatherings by the Mormon colonists.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

a small overnight bag for short trips

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

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

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

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

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This was a rare privilege; but Dan went further.

at the time that

From this reading REMEMBERING THE EARLY DAYS The celebration was going merrily when Fred rode up to the “Ward House,” a large log structure set prominently among the scattered cabins that made the new village.

during the time that

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

which person or people

From this reading He was not very late, however; for Dan, who stayed at home as usual, had taken a brotherly interest and insisted that Brownie be given a rest while Fred ride Chief, Dan’s best saddle horse.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading When Fred had opened his old valise to find clothes fit for the occasion, he revealed so scant a wardrobe that his friend, without seeming to see the lack, threw up the till of his own well-stocked trunk and urged the boy to help himself.