Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

move very slightly

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

well in the past; former

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

at any time

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

set up or found

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

a long fixed look

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

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

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

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

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

and nothing more

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

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

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

a particular point in time

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

at breakneck speed

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

control and direct with or as if by reins

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

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

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

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

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

a trait of dignified seriousness

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

in the near future

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She soon encountered the gaze of her nephew Budge, and it was so full of solemnity that Mrs. Burton's anger departed in an instant.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

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

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

not neat and tidy

From this reading Meanwhile Mrs. Burton descended to the parlor, more flushed, untidy and angry than one had ever before seen her.

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

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

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

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

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

From this reading Toddie suddenly found himself clasped tightly in his aunt's arms, in which position he kicked, pushed, screamed, and roared, during the passage of two flights of stairs.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The moment of his final incarceration was marked by a piercing shriek which escaped from the attic window, causing the dog Jerry to retire precipitately from a pleasing lounging-place on the well-curb, and making a passing farmer to rein up his horses, and maintain a listening position for the space of five minutes.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How would _you_ like to be carried up-stairs screamin' an' put in a lonely room, just 'cause you wanted to go riding?" asked Budge.