Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

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

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

the residue that remains when something is burned

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

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

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

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From this reading EGG-TIME.

proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

divisible by two

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

(sometimes offensive) an act of swindling or cheating

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

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From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

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

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

having no employment

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

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

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

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

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

and nothing more

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

in the recent past

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

-ing form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

not any; not one

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

above and across; more than

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

through chance

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

the process of showing signs of life

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

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From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

deplete

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

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

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

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

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

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

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

a special situation

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

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

From this reading Is it the rising sap that causes a pleasant odour to emanate from every green thing?

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

in the direction of

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

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

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

a Caucasian

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading Idling along the hedgerows towards the woodlands there may perchance be seen small tufts of white rabbit’s fur in the grass, torn from herself by the doe to form a warm lining to the hole in which her litter will appear: a “sign” this that often guides a robber to her nest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A “GIP”-TRAP There is no sweeter time in the woods than just before the nesting begins in earnest.

distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)

From this reading Yonder on the rising ground, towering even in their fall over the low (lately cut) ash plantation, lie the giant limbs of the mighty oaks, thrown just as they felt the quickening heat.