Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

unequivocally detestable

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

anew

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

(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 The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

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

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

react verbally

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

replying

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

plural of “arch” — a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

plural of “babe” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

-ing form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading And with the first warm day came Miss Felicia.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And with the first warm day came Miss Felicia.

dearly loved

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

characterized by great determination

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

remove the dust from

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

divisible by two

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

at any time

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers

From this reading And with the first warm day came Miss Felicia.

possessive form of “felicia” — genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

the act of departing

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

past form of “haggle” — wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.)

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

incapable of being passed

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

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

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

a small worthless amount

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

plural of “lace” — a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

in a literal sense

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

held dear

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading And with the first warm day came Miss Felicia.

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

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

subject to death

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

very recently

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

not any; not one

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

no person; not anyone

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

on one occasion

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

and nothing more

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

past form of “snort” — indicate contempt by breathing noisily and forcefully through the nose

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

carry out

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

propel through the air

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

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

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

having tracks

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading And with the first warm day came Miss Felicia.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And we may be sure that Peter came too--and we may be equally positive that no impassable roads could have held him back.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

at the time that

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

in or at the place that

From this reading The roads are dry again; the slopes of the “fill” once more are true; all the arches in the mouth of the tunnel are finished; the tracks have been laid and the first train has crawled out on the newly tracked road where it haggled, snorted and stopped, only to crawl back and be swallowed by The Beast.

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

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Summer has come: along the banks of the repentant stream the willows are in full leaf; stretches of grass, braving the coal smoke and dust hide the ugly red earth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And with the first warm day came Miss Felicia.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

an affirmative

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “When your wretched, abominable roads, my dear, dry up so that a body can walk without sinking up to their neck in mud--” ran Miss Felicia's letter in answer to Ruth's invitation,--“I'll come down for the night,” and she did, bringing Ruth half of her laces, now that she was determined to throw herself away on “that good-for nothing--Yes, Jack, I mean you and nobody else, and you needn't stand there laughing at me, for every word of it's true; for what in the world you two babes in the wood are going to live on no mortal man knows;” Ruth answering with her arm tight around the dear lady's neck,--a liberty nobody,--not even Peter, ever dared take--and a whisper in her ear that Jack was the blessedest ever, and that she loved him so sometimes she was well-nigh distracted--a statement which the old lady remarked was literally true.