Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A DARING RESCUE.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

object formed by a mold

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading A DARING RESCUE.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

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

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

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

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

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

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

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

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

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

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

a light shade of red

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

free from harm or evil

From this reading A DARING RESCUE.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

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

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

in the near future

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

shining with brilliant points of light like stars

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

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

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

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

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.

at the time that

From this reading When they awoke the sun was up, the mists had rolled out of the hollow, and every bush and blade of grass glittered as if set in diamonds.

belonging to which person

From this reading Hard by the tent ran a little brook, leaping, rushing, eddying, gurgling, sparkling down the incline, to join the larger stream whose slow moaning had sounded so terrible in the fog and dark.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a blending of pink and silver on the belly, and was mottled with dots of brown.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "It is full of fish," gleefully exclaimed Julie; and casting a fly (for they had not come without tackle), she soon landed a trout about a pound weight.