Chapter XXXVI · Chapter 36

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

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

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

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

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

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

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From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

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From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

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

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

put or send forth

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

in a cheerless manner

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

to say again or imitate

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

adorned with feathers or plumes

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

the common people generally

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

the light of the Moon

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

not in physical motion

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

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

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

not any; not one

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

on one occasion

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

cut with a saw

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

having the sense of smell

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

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

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

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

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

moving very fast

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

plural of “talon” — a sharp hooked claw especially on a bird of prey

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

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

From this reading A BATTLE Silent and motionless sat Blanchard, on the fringe of a bank at the coppice edge.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

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

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

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

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

grow vigorously

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

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

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He mused drearily upon this theme, but suddenly started, for there came the echo of slow steps in the underwood behind him.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading He watched the stars move onward and the shadows cast by moonlight creep from west to north, from north to east.

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From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

at the time that

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"

a Caucasian

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Hawthorn scented the night and stood like masses of virgin silver under the moon; from the Red House 'owl tree'--a pollarded elm, sacred to the wise bird--came mewing of brown owls; and once a white one struck, swift as a streak of feathered moonlight, on the copse edge, and passed so near to Blanchard that he saw the wretched shrew-mouse in its talons.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "'Tis for the young birds somewheers," he thought; "an' so they'll thrive an' turn out braave owlets come bimebye; but the li'l, squeakin', blind shrews, what'll they do when no mother comes home-along to 'em?"