used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
air-boat
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From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat and the sails were blue.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
the first light of day
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
opinion or judgment
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Tree Mother's gown was blue.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
Helma
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From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
Ivra
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From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
Ivra's
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From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
and nothing more
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
staying power
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Tree Mother's gown was blue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
sea-shell
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From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
in the near future
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
TOPSadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
communicated in words
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
waked
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From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OVER THE TREE TOPS He was waked by Ivra's joyous cries just at dawn, and rolled out of his shelter, rubbing his eyes and stretching his arms and legs.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
(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 But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as soon as his eyes were well open he jumped up and uttered a cry of joy himself.
which person or people
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For hanging just above the water on the edge of the sea was a great blue sea-shell air-boat with blue sails; and the Tree Mother stood in it, talking to Helma and Ivra who had run down to the water's edge.
