Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

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

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading Mr. Jinks brushed his clothes, and protested, frowning.

-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

clothing in general

From this reading Mr. Jinks brushed his clothes, and protested, frowning.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!

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

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

divisible by two

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading Mr. Jinks brushed his clothes, and protested, frowning.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

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

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

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

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

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

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

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

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

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From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

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

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!

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

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

noisy and mischievous merrymaking

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

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

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Mr. Jinks brushed his clothes, and protested, frowning.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

small shrubby tree of eastern North America similar to the Judas tree having usually pink flowers; found in damp sheltered underwood

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

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

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

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

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!

in the direction of

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

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

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

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

From this reading HOW VERTY DISCOVERED IN HIMSELF A GREAT FONDNESS FOR APPLES.

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

From this reading Verty did not hear him, however--he was at the gate with Redbud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Verty threw himself from his horse, and ran forward toward Redbud with an expression of so much joy, that even Longears perceived it; and, in the excess of his satisfaction, reared up on Mr. Jinks, claiming his sympathy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh!" he cried, "how glad I am to see you!