Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

(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 VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading "My mother and father are coming out here.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

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From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

a brother by marriage

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "My mother and father are coming out here.

permission to do something

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

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From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

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

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

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

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

Czech dramatist and statesman whose plays opposed totalitarianism and who served as president of Czechoslovakia from 1989 to 1992 and president of the Czech Republic since 1993 (born in 1936)

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "My mother and father are coming out here.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

and nothing more

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

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

From this reading "My mother and father are coming out here.

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

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My mother and father are coming out here.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.

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

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "My mother and father are coming out here.

turn from an upright or normal position

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

in a regular manner

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

move an implement through

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

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

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

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

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But the result of this letter--and the others that went along to Denton with it--was not just what the girls had expected.

at the time that

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

belonging to which person

From this reading Although Mrs. Havel, in charge of the Go-Aheads, reported regularly to her brother-in-law, Percy's father, the story of the overturn made a great stir among the mothers especially, whose consent to the six girls living under canvas for the summer had been gained with such difficulty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

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

From this reading VISITORS Bessie Lavine had written home, as she said she would, regarding her adventure with Wyn when they were overturned by the squall, and all about Polly Jarley.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you know about this, girls?" cried Frank, on next mail day.