Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

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

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

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From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading "Well, ye're jest in time to fetch the water an' wood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

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

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

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

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading "Well, ye're jest in time to fetch the water an' wood.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

past form of “limp” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

not one, and not any

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

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

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

continually complaining or faultfinding

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

in the near future

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

in a stiff manner

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Well, ye're jest in time to fetch the water an' wood.

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

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

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

From this reading Hastily he unhitched and led the horses through the door.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

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

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

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 "Well, ye're jest in time to fetch the water an' wood.

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

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

(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 "Well, ye're jest in time to fetch the water an' wood.

at the time that

From this reading DADDY DUNNIGAN It was broad daylight when Creed pulled the team up before a tumbled-down stable in the rear of one of the outstraggling cabins at the end of Hilarity's single street.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading As he disappeared Bill slipped from under the canvas and limped stiffly around the corner of the stable, and none too soon, for as Creed returned to the sled for the oats and blankets the cabin door opened, and a tall, angular woman appeared, carrying an empty water-pail.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading "Well, ye're jest in time to fetch the water an' wood.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.

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

From this reading "Well, ye're jest in time to fetch the water an' wood.

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

From this reading "So ye've come back, hev ye?" she inquired in a shrewish voice.