Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

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

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

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

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

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

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

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From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

a large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

in a considerate manner

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

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From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

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

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

cause to stop

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

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

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

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

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

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

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

staying power

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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 It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

polished surface that forms images by reflecting light

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

overgrown with moss

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

fully extended in width

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

above and across; more than

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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 A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

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From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

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

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

up to a particular time

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

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

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

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

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

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

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

not neatly combed

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

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

From this reading It had been an unusually long trip for the Babe's short legs, and Uncle Andy had considerately called a halt, on the pretext that it was time for a smoke.

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

From this reading TEDDY BEAR'S BEE TREE They were exploring the high slopes of the farther shore of Silverwater.

at the time that

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

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

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Uncle Andy's pipe never tasted so good to him as when he could smoke it to the accompaniment of a wide and eye-filling view.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He knew that the Babe would trudge on till he dropped in his tracks before acknowledging that he was tired.

but in spite of that

From this reading A mossy boulder under the ethereal green shade of a silver birch offered the kind of resting place--comfortable yet unkempt--which appealed to Uncle Andy's taste; and there below, over a succession of three low, wooded ridges, lay outspread the enchanting mirror of the lake.