Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

a stout staff with a metal point; used by mountain climbers

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

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

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

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

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

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

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

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

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

closed to traffic

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

lacking funds

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

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

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

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

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

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

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

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

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

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

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

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

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Old stick, indeed!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

set down according to a plan

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

a child's room for a baby

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

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

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

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

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

past form of “saw” — cut with a saw

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

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

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

having a supporting base

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

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

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

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

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading That's the alpenstock Knight cut for me and Sandy carved,--I've sawed off about six inches of it, though it broke my heart to do it.

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

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

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

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

From this reading HASTA LA VISTA THE We are Sevens were packing.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading An open trunk blocked each aisle between the six beds in the nursery; in Sarah's room two more were standing, half-filled, one reflecting the neatness and order of its owner, the other bearing silent witness to the fact that it belonged to Blue Bonnet Ashe.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What are you doing with that old stick, Blue Bonnet?" asked Sarah, as she carefully folded her riding-skirt and laid tissue paper between the folds.