Chapter V

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

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

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

dearly loved

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

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

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

an ancient country in southwestern Asia to the east of the Tigris River (in what is modern Iran); was known for its warlike people

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

apart from; not including

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

in a forcible manner

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

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

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

in a joyous manner

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

roused to anger

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

on one occasion

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

and nothing more

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

move hurridly

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

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

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

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

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

dependable

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

hair resembling thatched roofing material

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

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

From this reading Thereupon the stout dame made a rush for it, taking only her cat and spectacles, and the little teapot of money.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

the upper part of anything

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

arousing affect

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

not noticed

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

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

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

at the time that

From this reading There, when the wind subsided, she was happily discovered by some enterprising children; the cat was sitting at her side; in one blue hand she held her specs, and in the other a teapot.

a Caucasian

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

belonging to which person

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.

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

From this reading Meanwhile that keen engineering firm, wind, wave, and tide, had established another little business on the coast hard by.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading As she started at a furious pace, and presented to the elements a large superficial area, the wind could not resist the temptation, but wafted her to the top of the bunney, without her feet so much as once a–touching the blessed earth—she goes mad if any one doubts it—and planted her in a white–thorn tree, and brought an “elam” of thatch to shelter her from her own beloved roof.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading This was the general wreck and crack–up of the stout Pell–castle, a proceeding unnoticed by any one except good mother Jacob, whose attention was drawn to it forcibly, as the head of the bed fell in upon her.