Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

later than; following

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

(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 She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

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

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

rid of obstructions

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

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

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

set up or found

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

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

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

not accessible to view

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

cut with a saw

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading She cried and sobbed, and threw her arms about; but, by degrees, they found out all the story.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

having come into contact

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

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

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading She went “Between the Camp o’ Rink And Tweed water clear,” and to the place which lay “Between the wet land and the dry,” that is, between the marsh and the Catrail.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.

at the time that

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Then she had got the bottle from Randal, and had stolen out, meaning to touch her eyes with the water, and try whether _that_ was the charm and whether she could find the treasure spoken of in the old rhymes.

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

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Randal had told her how all he saw in Fairyland was changed after he had touched his eyes with the water from the bottle, the old woman remembered many tales that she had heard about some charm known to the fairies, which helped them to find things hidden, and to see through walls and stones.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading RANDAL and Jean went to the old woman and comforted her, though they could not understand what she meant.