Chapter XXII

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

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

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

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

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

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

being one more than seven

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

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

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

strong liquor flavored with juniper berries

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

past form of “gouge” — force with the thumb

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

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

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

plural of “hen” — adult female chicken

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

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

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

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

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

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

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

showing a lack of attention or care

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

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 ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

fish sperm or sperm-filled reproductive gland; having a creamy texture

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

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

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

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

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

express in words

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

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

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

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

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

get rid of

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

refrain from harming

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

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

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

plural of “tendon” — a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

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

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

walk on one's toes

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

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

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

having come into contact

From this reading Every time he touched the foot-brake, she could feel the strain in the tendons of her own ankle.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

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

From this reading Milt was devoted to persuading the huge cat of a car to tiptoe down the slippery gouged ruts of the road, and Claire's mind was driving with him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Milt caught the trout, cut wood, locked in a log shed Pinky's forlorn mining-tools.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading ACROSS THE ROOF OF THE WORLD Claire dressed Dlorus, cooked a dinner of beet greens, potatoes, and trout; and by bullying and great sweetness kept Dlorus from too many trips to the gin bottle.

a town in south central Washington

From this reading They started for North Yakima at eight of the evening, with Dlorus, back in the spare seat, alternately sobbing and to inattentive ears announcing what she'd say to the Old Hens.