Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

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

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

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

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

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

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

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

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

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From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

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

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

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From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “It won’t do, sister Kate,” said Charley.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

characterized by expression

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

a young female

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

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

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

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

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

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

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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 The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

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

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

a compact mass

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

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

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It won’t do, sister Kate,” said Charley.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “It won’t do, sister Kate,” said Charley.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

plural of “snowflake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

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

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

plural of “temperament” — your usual mood

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

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

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

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

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

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

From this reading The sunbeams of summer were long past, and snowflakes had fallen thickly on the banks of Red River.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading It was quite evident to the most careless observer that, whatever might be the usual temperaments of the boy and girl, their present state of mind was not joyous, but on the contrary, very sad.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

in a wistful manner

From this reading Kate reclined at Charley’s side, looking wistfully up in his expressive face, as if to read the thoughts that were chasing each other through his mind, like the ever-varying clouds that floated in the winter sky above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Charley sat on a lump of blue ice, his head drooping and his eyes bent on the snow at his feet with an expression of deep disconsolation.

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From this reading “It won’t do, sister Kate,” said Charley.