Chapter IV · Chapter 4

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading The Moonshiners and the Railroad.

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

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

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

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If you are, I'd like to go with you.

the act of departing

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

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

From this reading If you are, I'd like to go with you.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you are, I'd like to go with you.

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

a boy or man

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

immediately past

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading If you are, I'd like to go with you.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading The Moonshiners and the Railroad.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

in the near future

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading The Moonshiners and the Railroad.

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

express in words

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

having a supporting base

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The whistling stopped suddenly.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The whistling stopped suddenly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading The Moonshiners and the Railroad.

to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading If you are, I'd like to go with you.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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 Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

in or at the place that

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

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

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The whistling stopped suddenly.

a Caucasian

From this reading Ralph kept on, however, in the direction where he had last heard the sounds, and presently distinguished two dim forms standing in an open space amid the trees, through which ran the white thread that indicated the lost trail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If you are, I'd like to go with you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I say," began the lad, "are you fellows going down the mountain?