Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading “Hollowing out a canoe.”

later than; following

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

how long something has existed

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

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

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

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From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

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

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

confined by bonds

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading “Hollowing out a canoe.”

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From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

plural of “climber” — a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

English romantic poet (1772-1834)

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

half asleep

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

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

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

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

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

-ing form of “hollow” — remove the inner part or the core of

From this reading “Hollowing out a canoe.”

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

sing with closed lips

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

past form of “intertwine” — spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “Out of that piece of stick?” said Catharine, laughing.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

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

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

throughout a period of time

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

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

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading “Out of that piece of stick?” said Catharine, laughing.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

small crude shelter used as a dwelling

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading “Out of that piece of stick?” said Catharine, laughing.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

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

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

a large gathering of people

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

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

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

during the time that

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

belonging to which person

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Beneath whose mantle--pale, Fann’d by the breathing gale, We shield us from the fervid mid-day rage, Thither, while the murmuring throng Of wild bees hum their drowsy song.”--COLERIDGE.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Aye from the sultry heat, We to our cave retreat, O’ercanopied by huge roots, intertwined, Of wildest texture, blacken’d o’er with age, Bound them their mantle green the climbers twine.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Louis, what are you cutting out of that bit of wood?” said Catharine, the very next day after the first ideas of the shanty had been started.