Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

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From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

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

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

having something undesirable neutralized

From this reading "Of _course_ in summer!" corrected the Babe hastily.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of _course_ in summer!" corrected the Babe hastily.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

a wide scope

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

resembling or suggesting a feather or feathers

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

devoid of good sense or judgment

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading "Of _course_ in summer!" corrected the Babe hastily.

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

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

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

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I _think_ I'd like it--rather."

in order that something should not happen

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

a coniferous tree

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

on the contrary

From this reading "I _think_ I'd like it--rather."

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

the upper part of anything

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

in the direction of

From this reading "In _summer_!" suggested Uncle Andy, following the Babe's eyes toward the agitated pine-top.

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

From this reading He added the qualification as a prudent after-thought, lest Uncle Andy should think him foolish.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

belonging to which person

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

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

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.

in a wistful manner

From this reading THE BLACK IMPS OF PINE-TOP "I think I'd _like_ to be a bird," murmured the Babe, wistfully gazing up at the dark green, feathery top of the great pine, certain of whose branches were tossing and waving excitedly against the blue, although there was not a breath of wind to ruffle the expanse of Silverwater.