Chapter II

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading He wore the mustard-colored top-coat which had been his lieutenant’s garb in the army.

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He wore the mustard-colored top-coat which had been his lieutenant’s garb in the army.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he felt no chill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading But he felt no chill.

rid of obstructions

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

plural of “clump” — a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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 It was very cold, and his little car was open to the weather.

a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over

From this reading The collar was turned up to protect his ears.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The collar was turned up to protect his ears.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But he felt no chill.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading He wore the mustard-colored top-coat which had been his lieutenant’s garb in the army.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading But he felt no chill.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very cold, and his little car was open to the weather.

possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading He wore the mustard-colored top-coat which had been his lieutenant’s garb in the army.

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

From this reading It was very cold, and his little car was open to the weather.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading He wore the mustard-colored top-coat which had been his lieutenant’s garb in the army.

not any; not one

From this reading But he felt no chill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was very cold, and his little car was open to the weather.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

above and across; more than

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

having a point

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading The collar was turned up to protect his ears.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

United States playwright (1896-1955)

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

the rays of the sun

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

possessing sweep

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading He wore the mustard-colored top-coat which had been his lieutenant’s garb in the army.

of the highest quality

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The collar was turned up to protect his ears.

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

From this reading The collar was turned up to protect his ears.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very cold, and his little car was open to the weather.

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

From this reading It was very cold, and his little car was open to the weather.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was very cold, and his little car was open to the weather.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

at the time that

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

belonging to which person

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore the mustard-colored top-coat which had been his lieutenant’s garb in the army.

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

From this reading A PRINCESS PASSES When young Baldwin Barnes had ridden out of Sherwood that morning on his way to Washington, his car had swept by fields which were crisp and frozen; by clumps of trees whose pointed tops cut into the clear blue of the sky; over ice-bound streams, all shining silver in the early sunlight.