Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

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

From this reading Come here!

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

From this reading "He's there!" cried Mab.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

enclose with a fence

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading "He's there!" cried Mab.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here, Roly!

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

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

with relatively high volume

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

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

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading "Here, Roly!

a rotund individual

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "He's there!" cried Mab.

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

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

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

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

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

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

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

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

in or at the place that

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading GATHERING CROPS Hal, Mab and their father ran to the gate in the fence that was between their yard and the garden of Mr. Porter.

a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)

From this reading Down where their neighbor's lima beans were planted, and where they were climbing up the poles, they heard the barking and yelping of Roly-Poly sounding loudly.