used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
in actual fact
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
move towards
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
ChillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
Chilly's
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From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
coat-tails
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From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
being joined in close association
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
placed crosswise
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
dispatchedverbUS /dɪˈspætʃt/
past form of “dispatch” — send away towards a designated goal
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
distastenounUS /dɪˈsteɪst/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
one or the other of two
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
set up or found
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
Grampa
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From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
Isa
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From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
march in a procession
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
a particular point in time
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
and nothing more
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
Poso
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From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
ReceivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
transport commercially
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
having a supporting base
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
TattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A messenger had already been dispatched for the Princess and, standing first on one foot then on the other, Tatters impatiently awaited her approach.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
Urtha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Urtha, remembering Chin Chilly’s distaste for flowers, kept perfectly still, holding fast to Tatters’ coat-tails and peering anxiously in the direction the messenger had taken.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading “Just like the old days; just like the old days!” boasted Grampa, stamping up and down to keep warm.
at the time that
From this reading But when, a moment later, the Princess of Isa Poso actually appeared, the old soldier nearly fell from under his hat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tatters Receives the Reward Prince Tatters had little time to think of either the ship or the fortune, for after a short march over the snow, Chin Chilly stepped across a small neck of land and the little army found themselves on a great block of ice, only connected with the island itself by the narrow strip on which they had crossed.
