Chapter XIX

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

anew

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

next to; at the side of

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

psychological suffering

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

the state of containing nothing

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

past form of “exile” — expel from a country

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

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

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

and nothing more

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

go away from a place

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

the officer below the master on a commercial ship

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

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

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

not any; not one

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

in a northern direction

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

lacking pathways

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

by chance

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

any of the bones of the fingers or toes

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The flight goes on just the same, and perhaps no one but his mate feels the loneliness and emptiness of the clear blue sky.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

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

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

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

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

be standing; be upright

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If some cruel shot strikes down that gallant leader, the hull flock is bewildered and full of panic and distress for a time.

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading Though mebby, if she is so blessed, she may feel the waftin’ of shadow wings beside her, and a nearer presence than the livin’.

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

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

at the time that

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—

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

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading But a new leader takes his place, and the solid phalanx rises up and takes wing for their old home, which is again to them the new.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading WHEN a long flight of exiled birds stand ready to leave the South land for their old home again, whence they fled before the stormy blasts— As they are drawn up in a line, high in the mornin’ sky waitin’ for the leader’s signal to raise their wings and strike out northward through the pathless fields of blue—