used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
accentuatedverbUS /ækˈsentʃuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important
From this reading And these so accentuated and emphasized his world-faring inclinations that he came to be known as Peter Boots.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
aye
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From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And these so accentuated and emphasized his world-faring inclinations that he came to be known as Peter Boots.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
a youthful male person
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
cherubicadjectiveUS /tʃərˈuːbɪk/
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
chicorynoun
the dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
Damosel's
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From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
your usual mood
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading And these so accentuated and emphasized his world-faring inclinations that he came to be known as Peter Boots.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
Etc
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From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
divisible by two
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
enclose with a fence
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
froo
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From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
guilenounUS /ɡaɪl/
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading And these so accentuated and emphasized his world-faring inclinations that he came to be known as Peter Boots.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
jes
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From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And these so accentuated and emphasized his world-faring inclinations that he came to be known as Peter Boots.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
LobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
minyit
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From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
OnyxnounUS /ˈɑːnɪks/
a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
rivaledverbUS /ˈraɪvəld/
past form of “rival” — be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
russet-topped
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From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And these so accentuated and emphasized his world-faring inclinations that he came to be known as Peter Boots.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Far afield his roving spirit led him, and much scurrying was needed on the part of nurse or mother to bring him back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
at the time that
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
which person or people
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading At four he achieved a pair of most wonderful russet-topped boots,--aye, even with straps to lift himself over a fence, if a fence came his way.
world-faring
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From this reading And these so accentuated and emphasized his world-faring inclinations that he came to be known as Peter Boots.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His innocent face was never so devoid of guile, his winning smile never so cherubic as when he remarked that he would "jes' run froo the front gate a minyit," and the next instant he was out of sight.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading _Author of "In the Onyx Lobby," "The Man Who Fell Through the Earth," Etc._ Even when Peter Crane was a baby boy, with eyes the color of the chicory flowers that grow by the wayside along New England roads, and hair that rivaled the Blessed Damosel's in being "yellow like ripe corn," he was of an adventurous disposition.
