Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

a theatrical performer

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

a large strong and aggressive woman

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

something causing misery or death

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

large dark-colored food fish of the Atlantic coast of North America

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

set up or found

From this reading Louise was quick to establish a reputation for hospitality.

give expression to

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

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

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

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

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Louise was quick to establish a reputation for hospitality.

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

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

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

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Louise was quick to establish a reputation for hospitality.

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Louise was quick to establish a reputation for hospitality.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

express in words

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

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

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

express in speech

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading She thanked the actor as he set the heavy baskets on the porch step.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

up to a particular time

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

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

From this reading Louise was quick to establish a reputation for hospitality.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "Those blackfish look so good I long for a fish supper," he said, smiling in open admiration upon her.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Perhaps it was the Silt blood that influenced her to say: "Wait till I speak to Uncle Amazon, Mr. Bane."

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

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

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.

during the time that

From this reading SOMETHING BREAKS An express wagon, between the shafts of which was a raw-boned gray horse leaning against one shaft as a prop while he dozed, stood before Cap'n Abe's store as Louise and Mr. Judson Bane came up from the shore front.