Chapter X

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

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

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

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

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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

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at another time

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

sometimes placed in genus Scilla

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

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

having the place or position changed

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plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

at any time

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

a young female

From this reading “Oh, Tildy, wait!” panted the little girl.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

a high place

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

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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

From this reading “Oh, Tildy, wait!” panted the little girl.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, Tildy, wait!” panted the little girl.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

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From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

outside a building

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

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

From this reading “Oh, Tildy, wait!” panted the little girl.

a course of conduct

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

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

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

a woman's drawstring handbag; usually made of net or beading or brocade; used in 18th and 19th centuries

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

move hurridly

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

cut with a saw

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thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

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

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

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

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

the sound of heavy treading or stomping

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

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

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

at the time that

From this reading MOTHER OUTDOORS DISTURBED “Wait, Tildy!” called Bluebell, when she reached the foot-log and saw a figure climbing the heights beyond.

during the time that

From this reading The heavy basket caught on bushes as Bluebell scrambled up the rocky path, and tired her hands, while Tildy’s reticule sailed straight on.

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

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.

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From this reading Among the windings, or in some short cut, Tildy’s figure ever and anon appeared and disappeared, and Bluebell faced the storm alone.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The wind may have carried her voice away, for it almost blew her off the log, and a trampling sound far off, like the rush of an army of giants through the woods, filled one’s ears.