Chapter XXV · 331-343

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

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

anew

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

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

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

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

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Where hast thou been? and who's seen thee?"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

an Australian tree of the genus Brachychiton

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

demanding attention

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

the first light of day

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

mental turmoil

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Thou unlucky lass!" exclaimed Jenny.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

start firing a weapon

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

a young female

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

an old form of “have”, used with “thou”

From this reading "Where hast thou been? and who's seen thee?"

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading "Thou unlucky lass!" exclaimed Jenny.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

a girl or young woman who is unmarried

From this reading "Thou unlucky lass!" exclaimed Jenny.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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 At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

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 At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading Miss Marget, they seed me!"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Marget, they seed me!"

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

in a regular manner

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

a small hard fruit

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading "Where hast thou been? and who's seen thee?"

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

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading "Where hast thou been? and who's seen thee?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading "Thou unlucky lass!" exclaimed Jenny.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

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 Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

at the time that

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where hast thou been? and who's seen thee?"

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

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

which person or people

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

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

From this reading "Where hast thou been? and who's seen thee?"

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading At the first merry cry of the laughing jackass, which announced the dawn as regularly as the English cock-crow, the workmen rose to labor at their hopeful undertaking; and before many hours were passed the canoes were nearly finished, and the women were busy cutting down grass for seats; when Ruth, who had left them, came rushing back through the wood, with her wildest look of distraction, crying out, "They seed me!

people who are wounded

From this reading Boat-building again.--Unlucky Ruth.--The Woods on Fire.--Dangers on Land and Water.--The Wounded Girl.--A Home among the Mountains.--The Bottle-tree.--The Bee-hunt.--Bean-coffee.--The Lost Hunters.