Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

how long something has existed

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

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

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

inflected form of “chop” — cut into pieces

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

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

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

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

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

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

From this reading “Howdy,” he said.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

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

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

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

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

an expression of greeting

From this reading “Howdy,” he said.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

(trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

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

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

plural of “pelt” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

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

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

plural of “racquet” — a sports implement (usually consisting of a handle and an oval frame with a tightly interlaced network of strings) used to strike a ball (or shuttlecock) in various games

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Howdy,” he said.

-ing form of “shovel” — dig with or as if with a shovel

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

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

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

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

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

(of the feet of some animals) having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

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

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

at the time that

From this reading Young Dan was chopping a stick of dry birch near the door, and the small sun was on the edge of the western horizon, when Pete Sabatis appeared.

a Caucasian

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

the direction from which the wind is coming

From this reading THE ADVENTURE OF SABATIS The wind was abroad all the next day, sweeping the snow from the broad branches and high spires of the forest and shoveling it into drifts along the windward edges of all open spaces.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pete was powdered white with snow from the webbed racquets on his feet to the crown of his fur cap.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

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

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.

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

From this reading Young Dan worked at the wood-pile and the pelts all day, and Mr. Mace smoked his pipe and rubbed his painful joints and wondered if old age were creeping upon him.