Chapter XIII

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

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

anew

From this reading “Look again, little one,” said Waomba.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

weapons considered collectively

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading “Look closely!”

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

the boundary of a surface

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Please don’t!” and hid her eyes.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Please don’t!” and hid her eyes.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Please don’t!” and hid her eyes.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading “Look again, little one,” said Waomba.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look again, little one,” said Waomba.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

become covered with mist

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Look again, little one,” said Waomba.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Please don’t!” and hid her eyes.

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

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Look again, little one,” said Waomba.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

having a supporting base

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading “Look again, little one,” said Waomba.

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

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

a steep descent of the water of a river

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

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

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE ARMS OF THE MIST MAIDENS Coppertop was so terrified when she beheld Tibbs and Kiddiwee floating down the stream of the great river that she cried out-- “Oh, don’t let them be drowned!

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

From this reading And as Coppertop did so, she seemed to be standing at the edge of a mighty waterfall, which sent up clouds of rainbow-coloured spray, in which were the forms of Maidens, transparent and airy as soap bubbles.