Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

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

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

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

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

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

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

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

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

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

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

the act of discovering something

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

in a proud and domineering manner

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

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

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

moving swiftly

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

a young female

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

a state of high honor

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

the act of departing

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

highest in quality

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

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

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

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

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

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

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

a little girl (usually one you are fond of)

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

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

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

used to form the superlative

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

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

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

above and across; more than

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

the state of being without a flaw or defect

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

by chance

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

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

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

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

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The morning air was somewhat fresh, and Miss Bidwell, hearing Moppet's feet flying along the hall, opened the door of the sitting-room and called the child.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

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

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

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

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

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

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

up to a particular time

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

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

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

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

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

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

From this reading "Hood!" echoed Miss Moppet disdainfully, shaking her yellow curls over her shoulders until they danced almost of themselves; "I do not need to be muffled up as if I were a little girl, Miss Bidwell.

at the time that

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The weather had been mild for that region up to the middle of October, when a sudden light frost had flung its triumphant banner over hill and dale with a glow and glory seen to its greatest perfection in New England.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading MOPPET MAKES A DISCOVERY It was early autumn in Connecticut, and the maples had put on their most gorgeous robes of red and yellow.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You will need your tippet if you are going beyond the orchard, and I think perhaps your hood."