Chapter X

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

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

a bishop of highest rank

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is it, Six-foot?" asked Coco Bolo.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

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

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie

From this reading "What is it, Six-foot?" asked Coco Bolo.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

make a clank

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

tall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics

From this reading "What is it, Six-foot?" asked Coco Bolo.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

plural of “courtier” — an attendant at the court of a sovereign

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

a person who weeps

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

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From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

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

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

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

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

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

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

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

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

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

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

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

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

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

From this reading "What is it, Six-foot?" asked Coco Bolo.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What is it, Six-foot?" asked Coco Bolo.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

immediately past

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

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

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

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 The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

not any; not one

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

on one occasion

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

chiefly trailing poisonous plants with blue flowers

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

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

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

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

From this reading "What is it, Six-foot?" asked Coco Bolo.

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.

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

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

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

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it, Six-foot?" asked Coco Bolo.

at the time that

From this reading THE ARCHBISHOP Hardly had they finished the last chorus, when they heard once more the clank of the Court Crier's bell, and there were the Court Crier, himself, and all the courtiers running up the hill to join them.

during the time that

From this reading At the very first bellow all the dog-fish down in the bay began to bark, while Periwinkle, excitedly jumping about, joined in the chorus, though he had not the least idea what he was barking about.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The King turned to fly, when Lobsterneck, with a sudden snort, straightened himself up, and stretching out his long neck, began sniffing the breeze.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without waiting to reply, the dragon bolted into his tower and up the stairway, when, no sooner had he reached the top than he clapped his fore-paws to his mouth and began bellowing like a cow.