Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

(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 Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

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

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

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

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

pain resulting from rapid change in pressure

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

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

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

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

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

rural regions

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

plural of “cove” — a small inlet

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

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

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

superlative of “hearty” — showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading The straight highway looked strange without the bridge.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

loud confused noise from many sources

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

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

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

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

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

catch fire

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The straight highway looked strange without the bridge.

plural of “memorial” — a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

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

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

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

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

new

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

the bank of a river

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

not in physical motion

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The straight highway looked strange without the bridge.

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

From this reading The straight highway looked strange without the bridge.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

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

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading There was not timber enough left from the old bridge to kindle a scout camp-fire.

very small

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

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

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading Under the gaping space of disconnected road the stream flowed placidly, uninterrupted by all the recent hubbub above it.

tell voluntarily

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

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

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

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

From this reading A few charred remnants had gone floating down the stream and these fugitive remnants drifting into tiny coves and lodging in the river’s bends were shown by the riverside dwellers as memorials of the event which had stirred the countryside more than any other item of neighborhood history.

during the time that

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

which person or people

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The straight highway looked strange without the bridge.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading STOCK ON HAND It was Joey Burnside, the burliest and heartiest of the volunteer firemen, who carried Pepsy back through the woods to the farm while still the conflagration was at its height.