Chapter I

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

in addition

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

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

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

cause to be bored

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading NEW YORK E. P. DUTTON & CO., INC.

decorative cover for a bed

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a female human offspring

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

take in liquids

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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From this reading NEW YORK E. P. DUTTON & CO., INC.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading NEW YORK E. P. DUTTON & CO., INC.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

an ornamental facade

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

plural of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

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

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

held up in the air

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

held dear

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

march in a procession

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

not any; not one

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

on one occasion

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

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From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

win a victory over

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

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one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

a large and stately mansion

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

an instance of visual perception

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

in a swift manner

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

in or at that place or location

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

look attentively

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

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

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

in or at the place that

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

which person or people

From this reading 244 He was richly dressed and looked like a foreigner 264 She lifted the heavy pitcher for her to drink 282 THERE was once a king who had three sons, and he had also a golden apple tree, that bore nothing but golden apples, and this tree he loved as though it had been his daughter.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHERE THE WIND BLOWS," "THE COUNTERPANE FAIRY," "CARELESS JANE AND OTHER TALES," ETC.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"

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

From this reading The king was never able, however, to have any of the fruit it bore, for no sooner were the apples ripe than they would disappear in the night, and this in spite of a guard being set around the garden to watch it and see that no one entered in.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading NEW YORK E. P. DUTTON & CO., INC.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _First printing October, 1911_ _Second printing July, 1917_ _Third printing August, 1920_ _Fourth printing October, 1925_ _Fifth printing March, 1926_ _Sixth printing Feb., 1932_ _Seventh printing Nov., 1938_ PAGE The gulls carried him swiftly back to Mishosha's Island _Frontispiece_ There were many beautiful dresses among the treasures of the palace 102 She lifted it in her hands and tasted it 128 Each one was said to be handsomer than the others 176 Overcome with joy at the sight of such a treasure 198 "Then show me how, and I will hold the ax for you" 234 "Ha!" cried the Sun, "is it you, fair one?"