Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

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

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

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

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

confined by bonds

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

a youthful male person

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

without care or concern

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

conformity to fact or truth

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

thrown away

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

half the width of an em

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

possessive form of “field” — a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

past form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

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

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

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

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

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

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

a square scarf that is folded into a triangle and worn over the head or about the neck

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

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

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

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 IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

-ing form of “mow” — cut with a blade or mower

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

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

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

a course of conduct

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

characteristic of pirates

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

in the near future

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

past form of “proffer” — present for acceptance or rejection

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

an authoritative rule

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

transport commercially

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

third-person singular of “shut” — move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

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

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

push forcefully

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

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

From this reading I observed that each boy had now thrust into his hat band a turkey feather, picked up, en route, along my field's edge.

the topmost one of two

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

past form of “wade” — walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

up to the waist

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

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

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The grass stood waist-high and wet in the dew as we turned along the meadow side, and L'Olonnois flinched a bit, although Lafitte waded along carelessly.

in or at the place that

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

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

From this reading I suggested that, to my mind, nothing quite took the place of the regulation red kerchief bound about the head; whereat, gravely, both L'Olonnois and Lafitte discarded their hats and feathers, for the bandannas which I proffered them.

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

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jimmy was not sure of the correctness of this; and admitted that, sometimes, he had read literature having to do with Indian fighting, as well as piratical enterprises.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading IN WHICH I ACQUIRE A FRIEND We proceeded, therefore, through the wood, sweet in the dew of morning, among many twittering birds, and so came, presently, to the end of my path, where the little gate shuts it off from my mowing meadow; at the upper end of which, it may be remembered, the good ship _Sea Rover_ lay anchored.