Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

softly bright or radiant

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

(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 Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

the act of waking

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

the act of brushing your teeth

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Indeed, but I have, Pete," replied Nic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

someone who is dreaming

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Indeed, but I have, Pete," replied Nic.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Indeed, but I have, Pete," replied Nic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Indeed, but I have, Pete," replied Nic.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

and nothing more

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

immediately past

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

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

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

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

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Indeed, but I have, Pete," replied Nic.

a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

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

From this reading Pete awoke as if by instinct, and started into a sitting position, to stare hard at his companion.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Morning at last, with the east all aglow, and the beauties of river and tree sweeping away the horrors of the black night.

possessing sweep

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

communicated in words

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

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

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

during the time that

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

which person or people

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Ripple, ripple, ripple, against the sides, while the boughs of a tree swept over his face, the touch awakening the dreamer, who uttered a low gasp of relief as he realised how much the water and the brushing of the leaves over his face had had to do with the dream from which he had just been roused.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, Master Nic, you aren't never gone and let me sleep all night?"