Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A RACE.

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From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

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From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

(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 They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But it was hard to tell what was best.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was hard to tell what was best.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The first thought, of course, was how to get dry.

travel across or pass over

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The first thought, of course, was how to get dry.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thought, of course, was how to get dry.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The first thought, of course, was how to get dry.

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

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But it was hard to tell what was best.

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

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

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From this reading The first thought, of course, was how to get dry.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was hard to tell what was best.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

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 They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

any competition

From this reading A RACE.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

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

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

express in words

From this reading But it was hard to tell what was best.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

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

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The first thought, of course, was how to get dry.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

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

From this reading The first thought, of course, was how to get dry.

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

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But it was hard to tell what was best.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading They were a queer look-ing crowd as they stood or sat on the bank--the wings and tails of the birds drooped to the earth; the fur of the beasts clung close to them, and all were as wet and cross as could be.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had a long talk a-bout this, and Al-ice joined with, them as if she had known them all her life.