Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

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

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

put on clothes

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

divisible by two

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

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

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

an attack of hysteria

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

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

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

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

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

absolutely essential

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

on one occasion

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

the quality of being strikingly expressive or vivid

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

move with force

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

express in words

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

in the direction of

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

assign too low a value to

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

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

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

plural of “viper” — venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw

From this reading HOW MISS SALLIANNA ALLUDED TO VIPERS, AND FELL INTO HYSTERICS.

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

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

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

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Verty paused upon the threshold of the mansion to push back his long, curling hair; and with a glance behind him, toward Cloud, meant as a caution to that intelligent animal and to Longears, deposited his rifle against the door.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Verty's figure, in the dress which he generally wore, was full of picturesqueness and wild interest.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young man, as we have said, had once more donned his rude forest costume; and even at the risk of appearing to undervalue the graces and attractions of civilization with the costume, which is a necessary part thereof, we must say that the change was an improvement.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading He looked like a youthful Leather-stocking; and seemed to be a part of the forest in which he lived, and from which he came.