Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

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From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

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

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

lively and spirited

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

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

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

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

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

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

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

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From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

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

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

and nothing more

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

not any; not one

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

above your head; in the sky

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

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

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

done under pressure

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

a special situation

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

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

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

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

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

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 The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

up to a particular time

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

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

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

precisely as stated

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Good thing we picked up our anchor when we did, or just as like as not we should have had to lie there all night."

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

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.

at the time that

From this reading The Captain and his little friends had barely reached the cottage when the storm came down in earnest.

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

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading "Now this is a regular blow-hard, and no mistake," exclaimed the Captain, as the party stood in the doorway watching the bending trees and the clouds that rushed so wildly overhead.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In which the Reader will discover, as the Little People did, how a Life was saved, and a Life was Begun.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The tall trees bowed their heads beneath the heavy blasts of wind, which shook them to their very roots, and the music of the rustling and sighing leaves was heard until the sounds were drowned by the fierce, dashing rain.