Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

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

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

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

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

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

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

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

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

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

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

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

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

a person who is in charge

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

deem to be

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

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

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

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

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

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

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

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

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

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

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

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

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

not any; not one

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

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

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

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

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

plural of “rig” — gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

in a clever manner

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

carry out

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

in a confused mass

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

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

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

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

From this reading One afternoon Jean called for Pamela to take her to see Mrs. Hope.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side

From this reading Peter wagged his tail in recognition, but Mhor made no sign of having seen his sister and her friend.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

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

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

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

From this reading Mhor and Peter were seated on The Rigs garden wall as Pamela and Jean came out of Hillview gate.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a clear, blue-and-white day, with clouds scudding across the sky, and a cold, whistling wind that blew the fallen leaves along the dry roads--a day that made people walk smartly and gave the children apple-red cheeks and tangled curls.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading "You that are old," Falstaff reminds the Chief Justice, "consider not the capacities of us that are young."