Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

later than; following

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

(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 Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

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

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

forming or resembling an arch

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

for the reason that

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading BILLY'S PRAYER.

in a brisk manner

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

a small house with a single story

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

in a dainty and fastidious manner

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

take in solid food

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

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From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

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

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

immediately past

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

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

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

above and across; more than

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading BILLY'S PRAYER.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

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

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

in a sedate manner

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

in the direction of

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

precisely as stated

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Last of all came George W., stepping daintily along, his tail arching high over his back, his head cocked a little on one side, like a dog's, and his ears briskly erect.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

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

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

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From this reading George was not an invited member of the party, but from his favorite perch, the roof of the well-house--for George W. was always of an aspiring mind--having seen the party set out, he immediately scrambled down and trotted after.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The procession consisted of Hilda and Cricket, the latter walking very sedately along, because she had in charge a dish of something good to eat for the old woman; then the twins, with their arms tight around each other's necks, as usual; then old Billy, shambling along, his gaunt figure a little bent forward, and his hands clasped behind his back, under his coat tails, as he generally walked.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading A little procession trailed slowly across the orchard, towards the cottage of the poor old woman in whom grandma was so much interested.