Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was also such a splendid time to be alone.

in addition

From this reading It was also such a splendid time to be alone.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

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

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

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

From this reading It was also such a splendid time to be alone.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

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

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

divisible by two

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

a notable achievement

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

set up or found

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

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

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

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

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

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

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

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

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

your grandmother

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

not any; not one

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

and nothing more

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

on the contrary

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

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

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

with low volume

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was also such a splendid time to be alone.

catch sight of

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was also such a splendid time to be alone.

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

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

a special situation

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

bound or secured closely

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was also such a splendid time to be alone.

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

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Some of the campers tied black ribbons around their eyes and some even used black stockings, but the first rays of the sun always found Nan stirring.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

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

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

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

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Late sleeping in a tent is rather a difficult feat as the morning sun seems to spy out the sleeper's eyes and there is no way to escape him.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading THE BIRD "Softly a winged thing Floats across the sky, And earth from slumber waketh And looketh up on high, Sees it is only a bird-- A great white bird-- That floating thro' the darkness undisturbed Floats on, and on, and on."

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It was not that she was especially energetic, she was indeed rather lazy, according to her more vigorous sisters, but the charm of the early morning was so wonderful that she hated to miss it lying in bed.