Chapter XIII

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

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

anew

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

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

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

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

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading "Whoa!" cried Mr. Puddlebox, plunging in the yielding hay beneath Mr. Wriford's weight.

briefly shut the eyes

From this reading "Blink!" cried Mr. Puddlebox and collapsed.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading "Whoa!" echoed Mr. Wriford, and to check the staggering grabbed at the crumbling tiles.

past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically

From this reading "Blink!" cried Mr. Puddlebox and collapsed.

a state at a particular time

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Whoa!" cried Mr. Puddlebox, plunging in the yielding hay beneath Mr. Wriford's weight.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading "Whoa!" echoed Mr. Wriford, and to check the staggering grabbed at the crumbling tiles.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading "Whoa!" echoed Mr. Wriford, and to check the staggering grabbed at the crumbling tiles.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

destroyed or killed

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of

From this reading "Whoa!" echoed Mr. Wriford, and to check the staggering grabbed at the crumbling tiles.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading "Whoa!" cried Mr. Puddlebox, plunging in the yielding hay beneath Mr. Wriford's weight.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

a form of address for a man

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

not any; not one

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

and nothing more

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading "Whoa!" cried Mr. Puddlebox, plunging in the yielding hay beneath Mr. Wriford's weight.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

with speed

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

move upward

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

material used to construct a roof

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

From this reading "Whoa!" echoed Mr. Wriford, and to check the staggering grabbed at the crumbling tiles.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

past form of “straddle” — sit or stand astride of

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

characteristic or indicative of a disease

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

plural of “tile” — a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading "Whoa!" echoed Mr. Wriford, and to check the staggering grabbed at the crumbling tiles.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

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

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading "Whoa!" cried Mr. Puddlebox, plunging in the yielding hay beneath Mr. Wriford's weight.

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

From this reading "Whoa!" cried Mr. Puddlebox, plunging in the yielding hay beneath Mr. Wriford's weight.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now filled him only the adventure of breaking out; and he was no sooner, with much laughter, straddled upon Mr. Puddlebox's shoulders and pulling at the tiles, than with smallest effort the little holes in the weather-worn roofing became the large one that Mr. Puddlebox had promised.

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

From this reading "Whoa!" echoed Mr. Wriford, and to check the staggering grabbed at the crumbling tiles.

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

From this reading RISE AND FALL OF INTEREST IN A FARMER Symptomatic again of Mr. Wriford's condition that his storm was gone as quickly as it came.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading "Whoa!" cried Mr. Puddlebox, plunging in the yielding hay beneath Mr. Wriford's weight.