Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

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

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

for the reason that

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

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

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

not still wet

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

coming down freely under the influence of gravity

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

opinion or judgment

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

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

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

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

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

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

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

and nothing more

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

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

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

drive or propel with the foot

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

work lightly

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

put in the mind of someone

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

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

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

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

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

not in physical motion

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

carry out

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

a special situation

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

up to a particular time

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.

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

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

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

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

at the time that

From this reading There was another thing he wished, that it was time for "kenner," when his father would come and take him home to his mother.

in or at the place that

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

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

From this reading So he dried the tears which were dropping from his eyes and forming black mud on his cheeks, and tried to keep awake till the next putter and his loaded corve should come by, or Bill Hagger should return with his empty one.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Dick wished that Bill had farther to go, because he was pretty certain to give him a cuff or kick in passing, just to remind him to look out sharp the next time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bill Hagger was black enough, all covered with coal-dust; but still it was better to have a cuff from him than to be carried off by the big creature, he did not know where, still deeper down into the earth.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Bill had not far to go to reach the crane, where the corve would be hoisted on the rolley, or wagon, to be dragged by a pony along the rolley-way to the foot of the shaft.