Chapter VI · Chapter 6

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

anew

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

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

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

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

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

in an awkward manner

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

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From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

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

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

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

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

having well-proportioned limbs

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

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

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

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

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

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

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

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

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

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

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

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

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

set afire or burning

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

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From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

above and across; more than

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

the season of growth

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

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

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

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

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

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

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

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

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

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

From this reading It came up from the south bringing rain followed by warm fair days.

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

From this reading Steve Hunter decided that it was time something was done to wake up his native town.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.

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

From this reading The call of the spring wind awoke something in him as in Hugh.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Robins hopped about on the lawns before the houses on the residence streets of Bidwell, and the air was again sweet with the pregnant sweetness of new-plowed ground.

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

From this reading Like Hugh, Steve walked about alone through the dark, dimly lighted residence streets during the spring evenings, but he did not try awkwardly to leap over creeks in the darkness or pull bushes out of the ground, nor did he waste his time dreaming of being physically young, clean-limbed and beautiful.