Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

having companions or an escort

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

regarded with admiration

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

later than; following

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

(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 It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

in an apologetic manner

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

destroy completely

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

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

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

opinion or judgment

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

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

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

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

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

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

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

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

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

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

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

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

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

not any; not one

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

in a clever manner

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

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

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

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

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

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

From this reading She clung to the infant rebels, stroked their hair, admired their aprons, their clean hands, their new boots; and, on being smartly slapped by Atlantic for putting the elastic of his hat behind his ears, kissed his hand as if it had offered a caress.

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

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

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

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

precisely as stated

From this reading IX MARM LISA’S QUEST IT was not long after this conversation that the twins awoke one morning with a very frenzy of adventure upon them.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

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

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was accompanied by a violent reaction against all the laws of God and man, and a desire to devour the tree of knowledge, fruit, limbs, and trunk, no matter at what cost.

which person or people

From this reading ‘He’s so little,’ she said apologetically, looking up with wet eyes to Edith, who stood near.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marm Lisa was indeed beside herself with joy at the meeting.