Chapter XII

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

plural of “apache” — any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading Them Apaches, eh?

weapons considered collectively

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

exhausted as a result of longtime stress

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading Them Apaches, eh?

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

set up or found

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

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

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "Oh, so help me!

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

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

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

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

staying power

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Oh, so help me!

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

not any; not one

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, so help me!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

above and across; more than

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

bring forth or yield

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

in a peacefully serene manner

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

the state of being asleep

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, so help me!

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading They awoke him and told him of the sudden change in the programme and of the need for haste in carrying it out.

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

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

in or at the place that

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

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

From this reading He was still "making music," but of a kind which needed no assistance from a mouth harmonica to produce it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading By the side of the little chattering stream that flowed through the bit of woodland where Mr. Nippers and his associates had come upon them, they found Dollops, with his legs drawn up, his arms folded across his knees and his forehead resting upon them, sleeping serenely over the embers of a burnt-out fire.