Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am ever quiet," said Red-winged Blackbird with dignity.

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

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

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

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

on or to one side

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "Mic-co says it is better so."

any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

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

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading "I am ever quiet," said Red-winged Blackbird with dignity.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

at any time

From this reading "I am ever quiet," said Red-winged Blackbird with dignity.

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

promote the growth of

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

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

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am ever quiet," said Red-winged Blackbird with dignity.

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

From this reading "Mic-co says it is better so."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Mic-co says it is better so."

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

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

From this reading "Mic-co says it is better so."

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

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

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

any of several trees of the genus Morus having edible fruit that resembles the blackberry

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

above and across; more than

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

-ing form of “pole” — propel with a pole

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

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

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Mic-co says it is better so."

-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

a feeling of fear of embarrassment

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

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

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

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

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

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

From this reading "THE MARSHES OF GLYNN" For the rides over the sun-hot plains, the poling of cypress canoes, the days of hunting and the tanning of hides, there was now a third of fearless strength and endurance.

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

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Keela had come with the Mulberry Moon to the home of her foster father, a presence of delicate gravity and shyness which pervaded the lodge like the breath of some vivid wild flower.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Red-winged Blackbird," said Carl, one morning, laying aside the flute which had been showering tranquil melody through the quiet beneath the moss-hung oaks, "why are you so quiet?"