used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
Allison
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From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
captornounUS /ˈkæptər/
a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
put or send forth
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
Charlottesville
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From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the first light of day
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
fordsnounUS /fɔːrdz/
plural of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
ten 10s
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
lad's
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From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
held up in the air
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
LISBETH
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From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
engage in
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
a particular point in time
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
a full supply
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
Rodney
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From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading He lifted his head--his surroundings had, for the moment, cast the spell of despair on him--and looked out.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
push forcefully
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
wadingnounUS /ˈweɪdɪŋ/
walking with your feet in shallow water
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
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 Poor and shabby outside, inside, the "living" room was as neat as soap and water and sand and plenty of scrubbing could make it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He seemed to see, not the woods that hemmed in the little Indian village, but his humble home in far away Virginia.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading LISBETH WRITES FROM LONDON From the filthy wigwam, into which Rodney Allison had been thrust by his captor, to the little home in Charlottesville the distance was more than three hundred miles, as the crow flies, and much farther for those that travelled on foot and not by wing, threading the winding forest trails, wading and swimming the fords and climbing the mountains.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the lad's thoughts sped across like a flash of dawn.
