Chapter XIII

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

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

anew

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

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

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

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

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

a relatively long dagger with a straight blade

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

half asleep

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

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

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

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

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

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

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

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

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

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

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

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

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

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

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

not any; not one

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

To move from a closed position.

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

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

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

in the near future

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

wearing footgear

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

rise and move, as in waves or billows

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

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

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

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

From this reading Something tightened in Nance’s throat, a thrill shot through her from head to foot.

in the direction of

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

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

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

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

From this reading “WE’RE OUR PAPPY’S OWN—AND WE BELONG ON NAMELESS.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He made no outcry, but went straight as a dart, and presently there came the little crack of shod hoofs on the stones of Nameless’ lip, and a rider came up out of the farther shadows with the Collie leaping in ecstasy against his stirrup.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading That strange surge of warmth and light seemed to flood her whole being again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading That night at dusk as Nance sat in the open door with Sonny drowsing in her lap, Dirk shot out across the yard like a tawny streak and headed away toward the river.