Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

(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 Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

cut or impressed into a surface

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

causing awareness of your shortcomings

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was no longer there.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

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

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

for more time

From this reading But it was no longer there.

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

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

not any; not one

From this reading But it was no longer there.

an insignificant place

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

on one occasion

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

cut with a saw

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

in the near future

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But it was no longer there.

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

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

the upper part of anything

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

up to a particular time

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

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

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading PINOCCHIO FLIES TO THE SEASHORE As soon as Pinocchio was released from the heavy and humiliating weight of the dog-collar he started off across the fields and never stopped until he had reached the high road that led to the Fairy's house.

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

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words:

in or at the place that

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

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

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

a Caucasian

From this reading Seized with a sad presentiment, he began to run with all the strength he had left and in a few minutes he reached the field where the little white house had once stood.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could see amongst the trees the top of the Big Oak to which he had been hung, but, although he looked in every direction, the little house belonging to the beautiful Child with the blue hair was nowhere visible.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Instead of the house he saw a marble stone, on which were engraved these sad words: