Chapter I

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

later than; following

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

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

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

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

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

form a curve

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

possessive form of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

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From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

wet with light rain

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

divisible by two

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

the act of retaining something

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

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

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

-ing form of “joust” — joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

and nothing more

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

set afire or burning

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

having been paved

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

of an obscure nature

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

not any; not one

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

on one occasion

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

leaking out slowly

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

above and across; more than

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

having a hole cut through

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

done under pressure

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

cut with a saw

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

filled with shade

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

past form of “spill” — cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

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From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

elastic; rebounds readily

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

carry out

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

causing extreme terror

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

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

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

as much as a thimble will hold

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

having won

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

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 Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

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

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

(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 The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

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

From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, there was always something terrifying to the children about the woodlot, even when the sun pierced through its wall of branches and leaves.

in or at the place that

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Johnathan, when he could get his breath, vowed he saw something strange around the bend, just before the candle flickered out, but Johnathan had a vivid imagination (it was he who made-up all the plays and all the games that took place in the meadow and spilled over into the woodlot on Saturdays) and whether he really did see something strange around the bend or had just imagined it, Peter and Janet Jane could not be sure.

which person or people

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity

From this reading The thimble berry thicket had never been completely explored, and as for the oozy cave--well, Johnathan had ventured in as far as the first bend once, holding a bit of lighted candle, but the candle had been blown out, and he had rushed back to wide-eyed Peter and Janet Jane who had stayed outside, peering in at the cave’s black mouth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The meadow, soft and green and open, was right for the pavilion where the jousting match could take place,--the big beech tree at the far, sun-rising end made such a delightful canopy over the king’s judgment throne--and then after the bout, and the victorious knight was sent forth to do battle with the dragon, there was no more mysterious lurking place for a coily, fire-breathing beast than the shadowy woodlot with its thick thimble berry thicket; its black cave under the drippy spring-shelf, and its close-grown oaks and maples.

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From this reading The meadow and the adjoining woodlot were just right for valiant knights and fair ladies that springy Saturday afternoon.