Chapter XIII · At Home Again

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

at or in the front

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading “Azalea will be the first to see it, likely,” thought Mrs. McBirney.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

the region of the angle formed by the junction of two branches

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

in grief-stricken loneliness; without comforting circumstances or prospects

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

opinion or judgment

From this reading “She has such sharp eyes.”

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Azalea will be the first to see it, likely,” thought Mrs. McBirney.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

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

From this reading “She has such sharp eyes.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading “Azalea will be the first to see it, likely,” thought Mrs. McBirney.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

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From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

a particular point in time

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Azalea will be the first to see it, likely,” thought Mrs. McBirney.

not any; not one

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

according to the clock

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Azalea will be the first to see it, likely,” thought Mrs. McBirney.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading “She has such sharp eyes.”

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

From this reading “She has such sharp eyes.”

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “She has such sharp eyes.”

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading “Azalea will be the first to see it, likely,” thought Mrs. McBirney.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

create by training and teaching

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

any of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

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

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

at the time that

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At four o’clock that afternoon, at which time the train bearing Mr. Thompson and Azalea was due at Lee, Ma McBirney went to the “Outlook” and fastened an old sheet in the crotch of the tulip trees, and there being a fine breeze blowing across the flank of the mountain, it caught the folds of this copious flag and spread it to the breeze.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Azalea will be the first to see it, likely,” thought Mrs. McBirney.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But the sharp eyes of Azalea were busy, at that moment, staring disconsolately from the car window, many miles from home.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading For there was a freight wreck not far ahead of them, and, according to the conductor, there was no telling when they could move on.