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 NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

possessive form of “autumn” — the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

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

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

plural of “edible” — any substance that can be used as food

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

brought together in one place

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

immediately past

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

not any; not one

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

the middle of the day

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

according to the clock

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

porridge made of rolled oats

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

in a bountiful manner

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

food mixtures either arranged on a plate or tossed and served with a moist dressing; usually consisting of or including greens

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

cause fear in

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

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

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

not giving satisfaction

From this reading He gathered a hatful of last autumn's chestnuts---somewhat soggy, to be sure---and, making a small fire of leaves and bark, he proceeded to roast these in the embers: a tedious and unsatisfactory process at best.

not having been satisfied

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

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

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

accept gladly

From this reading It rilled up out of the earth and rocks and formed a pool of clear water in which cress grew plentifully, furnishing him with a welcome salad.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

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

From this reading Near at hand was one of the numerous small springs with which these hills abounded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

but in spite of that

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A NIGHT IN THE WOODS Although it was not yet noon, Ralph was as hungry as a young wolf, for he had eaten nothing more than a dish of cold oatmeal and milk since five o'clock that morning, and he had taken no provisions with him.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Assailed now by the pangs of a youthful, healthy, unsatisfied appetite, he began to wonder what he could manage to "scare up" in the form of edibles.