Chapter XXX · The Test of the Bottle

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

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From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Get on the first sledge.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “For the present, you have only to obey my wishes.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Get on the first sledge.”

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

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

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “In good time,” said Reivers.

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “For the present, you have only to obey my wishes.

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

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

be obedient to

From this reading “For the present, you have only to obey my wishes.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Get on the first sledge.”

and nothing more

From this reading “For the present, you have only to obey my wishes.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading “For the present, you have only to obey my wishes.

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From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

transport in a sleigh

From this reading Get on the first sledge.”

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From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “In good time,” said Reivers.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

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

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Oh, Snow-Burner,” said Neopa timidly, “do we go back to Nawa?”

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading “For the present, you have only to obey my wishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Under Reivers’ sharp orders—given in a way that would have startled Moir had he heard—Tillie and Neopa hurriedly packed the dog-sledges with their belongings, harnessed the dogs and hooked them to the traces.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “For the present, you have only to obey my wishes.