Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He showed Maunders about.

in an affable manner

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

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

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

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

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

the lower side of anything

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

the human act of creating

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

well in the past; former

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

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

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

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

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

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

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

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

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

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

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

and nothing more

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

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

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

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

From this reading He showed Maunders about.

the force of workers available

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

someone who deliberately stirs up trouble

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

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

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

-ing form of “peek” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

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

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He showed Maunders about.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

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

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

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

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

from that time on

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

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

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

directly under, often hidden by what is above

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

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

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

precisely as stated

From this reading The gunman agreed without enthusiasm that they had "got things fixed up in very fine shape," and departed.

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

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

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

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

during the time that

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He noted, not without satisfaction, that the men were looking around the cabin, regarding the weapons with attention.

showing curiosity

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading XII It was underneath the stars, the little peeking stars, That we lay and dreamed of Eden in the hills: We were neither sad nor gay, but just wondering, while we lay, What a mighty lot of space creation fills.

but in spite of that

From this reading He treated Sewall most affably thereafter, but the backwoodsmen were made aware in one way and another that the old mischief-maker had not yet given up the idea of driving Theodore Roosevelt and his "outfit" off the claim at Elkhorn Bottom.