Chapter XX

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

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

later than; following

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

(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 "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

in addition

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

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

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading And the range seemed bent on making a secret of it, also.

next to; at the side of

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

closed or squeezed together tightly

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

let fall to the ground

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading And the range seemed bent on making a secret of it, also.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

past form of “maul” — split (wood) with a maul and wedges

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

not any; not one

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And the range seemed bent on making a secret of it, also.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

the act of punishing

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading And the range seemed bent on making a secret of it, also.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading And the range seemed bent on making a secret of it, also.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading And the range seemed bent on making a secret of it, also.

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

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a clergyman who watches over a group of people

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

not in physical motion

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

express in words

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

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

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Both man and beast," Rabbit had told Joan, having no division of mind in the case at all.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

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

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading A MILLION GALLOPS OFF Joan was returning to camp, weighed down by a somber cloud.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.

which person or people

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

belonging to which person

From this reading And so Joan believed it to be, also, after sitting for hours in the hot sheep-wagon beside the mangled, unconscious schoolmaster, who did not move in pain, nor murmur in delirium, nor drop one word from his clenched, still lips to tell whose hand had inflicted this terrible punishment.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Dad Frazer had carried word to her early that morning of Mackenzie's condition, the old man divided in his opinion as to whether man or beast had mauled the shepherd and left him in such melancholy plight.