Chapter XI · Chapter 11

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

later than; following

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

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

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

the state capital of Ohio; located in the center of the state; site of Ohio State University

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Why had he not thought to go down and drive up the cow himself?

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Why had he not thought to go down and drive up the cow himself?

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

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello, Bob!" said Jack.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Why had he not thought to go down and drive up the cow himself?

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

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

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

a small worthless amount

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

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

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

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

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Hello, Bob!" said Jack.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Why had he not thought to go down and drive up the cow himself?

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Just as he pushed open the gate, Bob Holliday came out of the door, looking tired and sleepy.

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

From this reading Why had he not thought to go down and drive up the cow himself?

not having makeup on

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

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

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

at the time that

From this reading COLUMBUS AND HIS FRIENDS When he waked up in the morning, Jack remembered that he had not seen Columbus Risdale go past the door after his cow the evening before, and he was afraid that he might be ill.

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

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

which person or people

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.

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

From this reading Why had he not thought to go down and drive up the cow himself?

but in spite of that

From this reading It was yet early, and he arose and went down to the little rusty, brown, unpainted house in which the Risdales, who were poor people, had their home.