Chapter V · “The Tramping Gal”

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

From this reading A light mist swathed the silent current of the river.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

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

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

the act of waking

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Daybreak was just behind the eastern hills.

a soft oily clay used as a pigment (especially a reddish brown pigment)

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading A light mist swathed the silent current of the river.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

the first light of day

From this reading Daybreak was just behind the eastern hills.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading Daybreak was just behind the eastern hills.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

with hesitation; in a hesitant manner

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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

From this reading Daybreak was just behind the eastern hills.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

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From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

and nothing more

From this reading Daybreak was just behind the eastern hills.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light mist swathed the silent current of the river.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

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

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

become covered with mist

From this reading A light mist swathed the silent current of the river.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

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

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A light mist swathed the silent current of the river.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

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

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

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

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A light mist swathed the silent current of the river.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes

From this reading A light mist swathed the silent current of the river.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

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

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

past form of “toll” — ring slowly

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

precisely as stated

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

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

From this reading The old clock that had hung in the Red Mill kitchen from the time of Uncle Jabez Potter’s grandfather—and that was early time on the Lumano, indeed!—hesitatingly tolled the hour of four.

possessive form of “water” — 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 Here and there, along the water’s edge, a tall tree seemed floating in the air, its bole and roots cut off by the drifting mist.

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 “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Oh, it is very, very beautiful here!” sighed Ruth Fielding, kneeling at the open window and looking out upon the awakening world—as she had done many and many another early morning since first she was given this little gable-windowed room for her very own.