Chapter XII

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

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

later than; following

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

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

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

with equanimity

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

opinion or judgment

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

the act of departing

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

the sound of growling (as made by animals)

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

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

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

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

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

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

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

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

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

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

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

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

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

-ing form of “pepper” — add pepper to

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

the act of puncturing with a small point

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

a particular situation

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

-ing form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

in the near future

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

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

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

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

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The old dog came from his accustomed place beneath the kitchen table, and going behind the stove seated himself amidst the shoes and stockings that had been placed there by the children.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

having tucked or being tucked

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

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

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

emit long loud cries

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

filled with water

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

at the time that

From this reading Scarcely had he dozed off when suddenly he sprang to a sitting position, and pricking up his ears, emitted a vicious growl.

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

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wail of the wind grew louder as the night advanced, and the constant peppering of the particles of snow as they were being hurled in never ceasing volleys against the tar paper with which the outer walls of the building were covered could be distinctly heard.

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

From this reading Gully, fearing that he would awaken the sleeping children, spoke to him, commanding him to lay down and be quiet.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading After sniffing the air he yawned, curled himself up, tucked his head with a contented sigh, blinked his watery eyes and was soon snoring contentedly.