Chapter I

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

in addition

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

any person at all

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

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

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading However, old Mombi returned earlier than usual.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

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From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

assemble or get together

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

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

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

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

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

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

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

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

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, old Mombi returned earlier than usual.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

of great significance or value

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

immediately past

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

a course of conduct

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading However, old Mombi returned earlier than usual.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

to stimulate to action

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading However, old Mombi returned earlier than usual.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

past form of “trade” — engage in the trade of

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

without forethought or plan; inadvertently

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

up to a particular time

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

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

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading However, old Mombi returned earlier than usual.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

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

From this reading Tip also noticed that Jack’s pumpkin head had twisted around until it faced his back; but this was easily remedied.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

at the time that

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

in or at the place that

From this reading When, at last, the man was set up facing the turn in the path where old Mombi was to appear, he looked natural enough to be a fair imitation of a Gillikin farmer,—and unnatural enough to startle anyone that came on him unawares.

which person or people

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading She had met a crooked wizard who resided in a lonely cave in the mountains, and had traded several important secrets of magic with him.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.

but in spite of that

From this reading As it was yet too early in the day to expect the old woman to return home, Tip went down into the valley below the farm-house and began to gather nuts from the trees that grew there.