Chapter II

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

(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 Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

moving at very high speed

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

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

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Don’t howl; we’ll do it!

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From this reading “Don’t howl; we’ll do it!

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

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

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

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

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

an expression of greeting

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

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

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

emit long loud cries

From this reading “Don’t howl; we’ll do it!

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Don’t howl; we’ll do it!

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From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

and nothing more

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

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

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

a boy or man

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

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

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

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

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

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

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

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

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

except for; apart from

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

express in words

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

in a resolute manner

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

sweep across or over

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

in a swift manner

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

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

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

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

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

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

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

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

From this reading “Don’t howl; we’ll do it!

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

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

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

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Hi, Bob!” and with a savage slash of the whip, an exciting cry, a terrible reeling and rattling, they _did_ do it; for Bob cleared the track at a breakneck pace, just in time for the train to sweep swiftly by behind them.

a Caucasian

From this reading Aunt Kipp dropped in a heap, Polly looked up at her brother, with a look which he never forgot; and Toady tried to say, stoutly, “It’s all right!” with lips that were white and dry in spite of himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading “O Toady, save us! save us!” gasped Polly, losing her presence of mind, and dropping the reins to cling to her brother, with a woman’s instinctive faith in the stronger sex.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.

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

From this reading But Toady held on manfully, though his arms were nearly pulled off, for “Never say die,” was his motto, and the plucky little lad wouldn’t show fear before the women.