Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

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

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

from appearances alone

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Quashy lay close to Lawrence, with his back towards him.

any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

your usual mood

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

the organ of sight

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

having your attention fixated as though by a spell

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

set up or found

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

malicious satisfaction

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

a small natural hill

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

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

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

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

From this reading Quashy lay close to Lawrence, with his back towards him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

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

From this reading Quashy lay close to Lawrence, with his back towards him.

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

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

given to inquiry

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading Quashy lay close to Lawrence, with his back towards him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Quashy lay close to Lawrence, with his back towards him.

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

for more time

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

a compact mass

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

like or containing small sticky lumps

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

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

From this reading Quashy lay close to Lawrence, with his back towards him.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

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

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.

in the direction of

From this reading Quashy lay close to Lawrence, with his back towards him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

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

From this reading The latter, observing that the cheek of the former was more lumpy and prominent than usual, raised himself on one elbow to look at him, and found that the lump was the result of an expansion of the mouth from ear to ear.

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

From this reading Evidently it was a bird of an inquiring disposition, for, having gazed for a considerable time with one eye, it turned its head, and gazed a longer time with the other.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

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

From this reading He was wide awake, gloating over the proceedings of that little blue-bird, but he heard Lawrence move, and turning his head slightly round, whispered-- "Dat am berry funny--i'n't it?"

in the company of; together with

From this reading Fascinated apparently by the sight, a mite of a blue-bird with a golden head sat on the edge of the hammock close to the little mouth, and looked in.