Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

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

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

completely unclothed

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

rid of obstructions

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

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

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

a steep rugged rock or cliff

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

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

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

divisible by two

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way

From this reading His face was as evenly pallid as ever.

at any time

From this reading His face was as evenly pallid as ever.

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

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

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

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading His face was as evenly pallid as ever.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

cut with a saw

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

the season of growth

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The Major stopped yawning.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

inflected form of “sun” — expose one's body to the sun

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

possessive form of “terry” — English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

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

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

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

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

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

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

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

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

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

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE SIGN The sun striking on his face through the open window waked the Major to the cool clear morning.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Even in the stupor in which he woke from his heavy sleep the Major noted the ruddy glow of the skin which covered Terry's bare arm and leg, was surprised at the development of the muscles which played into being at each slight movement.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Sitting up, he saw Terry sunning himself on the threshold, wrapped in a scant blanket such as Ohto had worn, his hair wet from his bath in the creek which emptied the big spring at the foot of the crag.

gaping open as if threatening to engulf someone or something

From this reading The Major stopped yawning.