Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

any person at all

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

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

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come in, Grazia.

a small house with a single story

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

past form of “dimple” — mark with, or as if with, dimples

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

enclose with a fence

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

your parents

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading "Come in, Grazia.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

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

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

having a pattern of fretwork or latticework

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

(Roman mythology) the goddess of the Moon; counterpart of Greek Selene

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

above and across; more than

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

compacted by ironing

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

on the contrary

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Why so early?

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Cleo answered the call, throwing open the latticed window, and almost kissing Grace in the act.

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

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

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

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why so early?

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her round dimpled face was pressed to the pane with a rather serious look, and anyone might know to see her, that Grace was troubled.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ON LUNA LAND GRACE tapped at the side window of the Log Cabin; she had climbed over the little stile-steps that mounted the fence between Rosabell and Cleo's cottage, and now she waited at the window for a sign of life within, for it was early, and summer folks could sleep late.