Chapter XXII

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

moving forward

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

any person at all

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

move towards

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

on or to one side

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

with one leg on each side

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

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From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

without deviation

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

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From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

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

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

and nothing more

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

not any; not one

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

go across or through

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

cover with planks

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

in an impudent or impertinent manner

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

refrain from harming

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

past form of “swerve” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

up to a particular time

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

in the direction of

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

which person or people

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His face was turned toward her, so she had no means of advancing or retreating, without being observed.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading But the approach to the bridge was obstructed by branches, and she did not see the wolf till she felt his teeth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading HE planted himself directly in her way at the river-crossing; and just as she stepped on the foot-bridge which leads to Dollins, she beheld the waif, astride of the plank, a leg dangling on each side above the water, and on his face the expression of a man who has all the time in the world to spare.

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

From this reading She blushed as red as a cherry, and if she had not been taken so by surprise, she would have swerved aside, and pretended to be passing by accident.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Master Miller," she began, saucily, "can't you move a hairbreadth to let anybody pass?"