Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

(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 Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

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

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

a youthful male person

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

abundantly covered or supplied with; often used in combination

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

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

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

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

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

a young female

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

the act of departing

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

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

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

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

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

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

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

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

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

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

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

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

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

common Old World thrush noted for its song

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

become covered with mist

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

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

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

cut with a saw

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

move stealthily

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

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

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was coming fast, and the boy sprang through the bushes and, followed by Mavis, flew down the road.

propel through the air

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

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

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The storm caught them, and in a few moments the stranger boy and girl looking through the front door at the sweeping gusts, saw two drenched and bedraggled figures slip shyly through the front gate and around the corner to the back of the house.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

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

From this reading A farm-hand was leading the ponies to the barn now, and Jason and Mavis saw Arch and the man with him throw themselves hurriedly from their horses, for the sun had disappeared in a black cloud and a mist of heavy rain was sweeping up the river.

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

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The man with him was a stranger, and Jason understood better now what was going on.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Arch Hawn was responsible for the presence of the man and of the girl and that boy in the "gal's stockings," and all of them would probably spend the night at his grandfather's house.