Chapter XV · A Spell of the “Glumps”

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

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

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

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

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

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

terminate

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

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

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

not up to expectations

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

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From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

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

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

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From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

on one occasion

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

express in words

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

in a pithy sententious manner

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

carry out

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

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

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

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

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

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

From this reading “Buffalo,” announced Nat sententiously, as Dorothy came up beside the car which jerked to a stop amid a screeching of the brake.

(Greek mythology) the Muse of astronomy

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

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

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

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

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.

inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

which person or people

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Of his escapade with Urania he had fully determined not to say a word.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Dorothy had enough girls to worry about, he argued, and if she heard of this one she would form a searching expedition, and set out at once to hunt the Gypsy who, Nat thought, was like a human squirrel and able to take care of herself.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Whizzing along the road Nat tried to decide how it would be best to break the disappointing news to Dorothy.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The return trip seemed shorter than that which took Nat out to Dalton, and as the Fire Bird swung into the Cedars’ entrance somewhat later than the youth expected to get back, Dorothy was at the gate awaiting to hear news of Tavia.