Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

later than; following

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

react verbally

From this reading Getting our answer, the door was quickly thrown open.

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

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

record in a public office or in a court of law

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

an association of criminals

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Getting our answer, the door was quickly thrown open.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading “Who is it?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Who is it?”

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

the hole where a key is inserted

From this reading Mrs. O’Mally’s quavering voice percolated through the keyhole.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

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

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a large number or amount

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a form of address for a married woman

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading Mrs. O’Mally’s quavering voice percolated through the keyhole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Getting our answer, the door was quickly thrown open.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Getting our answer, the door was quickly thrown open.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

past form of “percolate” — permeate or penetrate gradually

From this reading Mrs. O’Mally’s quavering voice percolated through the keyhole.

plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

possessive form of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear

From this reading Mrs. O’Mally’s quavering voice percolated through the keyhole.

with speed

From this reading Getting our answer, the door was quickly thrown open.

a series of short sharp taps (as made by strokes on a drum or knocks on a door)

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

apt to speak irritably

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mrs. O’Mally’s quavering voice percolated through the keyhole.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Getting our answer, the door was quickly thrown open.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Mrs. O’Mally’s quavering voice percolated through the keyhole.

migratory

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading Getting our answer, the door was quickly thrown open.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

in or at the place that

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

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

From this reading POPPY’S PEDIGREED PICKLES Landing on the north shore of the river, the boats were dragged out of the water, to keep them from wandering off into the current, after which we jiggled the cave truck into four equal loads and started single file for the darkened stone house, where we did a snappy little rat-a-tat-tat on the closed front door.

which person or people

From this reading “Who is it?”

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “We’ve brought you company,” laughed Poppy, as the whole gang traipsed in.