Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

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

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

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

From this reading MAN AND HYENA.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

move towards

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

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

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

state categorically

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

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

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

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

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

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

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion

From this reading MAN AND HYENA.

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

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading She ran swiftly and leaped lightly when occasion came.

without good reason

From this reading She ran swiftly and leaped lightly when occasion came.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading MAN AND HYENA.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading She ran swiftly and leaped lightly when occasion came.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading She ran swiftly and leaped lightly when occasion came.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

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

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

get on top of; deal with successfully

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

in a swift manner

From this reading She ran swiftly and leaped lightly when occasion came.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

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

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

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

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

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From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

with truth

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

not slowed or blocked or interfered with

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

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

From this reading There was nothing unknowing or hesitant about her movements.

at the time that

From this reading She ran swiftly and leaped lightly when occasion came.

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

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.

which person or people

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without any reflection upon the blessed woman of to-day, it must be said truthfully that she can neither leap a creek nor surmount some such obstacle as a monster tree trunk with a close approach to the ease and grace of this mother who came bounding through the forest.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It is but an act of simple gallantry and justice to assert that the cave woman had a certain unhampered swing of movement which the modern woman often lacks.