Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Cassandra sat beside him alone.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

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

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

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

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Cassandra sat beside him alone.

anemic looking from illness or emotion

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

the two together, not just one

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

(Greek mythology) a prophetess in Troy during the Trojan War whose predictions were true but were never believed

From this reading Cassandra sat beside him alone.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

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

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

opinion or judgment

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

be the source of pain

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

and nothing more

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

the local environment

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

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

From this reading Cassandra sat beside him alone.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

a special situation

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

very small

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

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

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He still lay on the litter upon which he had been placed to carry him down the mountain,--an improvised thing made by stretching quilts across two poles of slender green pines.

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

From this reading The litter was placed on low trestles to raise it from the floor, and close to the open door to give him air.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

in or at the place that

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

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

From this reading IN WHICH DAVID THRYNG AWAKES Thryng lay in Hoke Belew's cabin,--not in the one great living-room where were the fireplace and the large bed and the tiny cradle, but in the smaller addition at the side, entered only from the porch which extended along the front of both parts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.

but in spite of that

From this reading David had not regained consciousness since his hurt, but lay like one dead, with closed eyes and blanched lips; yet they knew him to be living.