Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

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

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

form a curve

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

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

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

in a clever manner

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

plural of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

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

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

ten-armed oval-bodied cephalopod with narrow fins as long as the body and a large calcareous internal shell

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

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

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

third-person singular of “enrage” — put into a rage; make violently angry

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

a quick look

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

-ing form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

and nothing more

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

immediately past

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

engage in

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

on one occasion

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

in a quiet and tranquil manner

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

reject (documents) as invalid

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

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

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

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

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

up to a particular time

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "The rest of the world be danged!" roars the man, and he cranes his neck for a last glimpse of the Cuttle Well, until he nearly falls out of the moon.

at the time that

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.

which person or people

From this reading THE SIEGE OF THRUMS The man in the moon is a native of Thrums, who was put up there for hacking sticks on the Sabbath, and as he sails over the Den his interest in the bit placey is still sufficient to make him bend forward and cry "Boo!" at the lovers.

belonging to which person

From this reading Once out of sight of the den, he cares not a boddle how the moon travels, but the masterful crittur enrages him if she is in a hurry here, just as he is cleverly making out whose children's children are courting now.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Slow, there!" he cries to the moon, but she answers placidly that they have the rest of the world to view to-night.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When they jump apart you can see the aged reprobate grinning.