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 His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

later than; following

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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

From this reading Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened.

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

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

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

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

very lively and profitable

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

a youthful male person

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

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From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

made afraid

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

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

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

moving with great haste

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

hear with intention

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened.

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

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

above and across; more than

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

From this reading Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened.

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From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

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

From this reading Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened.

made afraid

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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

From this reading Author of “The Tale of Sandy Chipmunk,” “The Tale of Tommy Fox,” etc.

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

From this reading Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened.

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

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

at the time that

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

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

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

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

From this reading “_Whoo-whoo-whoo, whoo-whoo, to-whoo-ah!_” That weird cry was enough to send Johnnie Green hurrying into the farmhouse, though sometimes he paused in the doorway to listen—especially if Solomon Owl happened to be laughing.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading His “_haw-haw-hoo-hoo_,” booming across the meadow on a crisp fall evening, when the big yellow moon hung over the fields of corn-shocks and pumpkins, sounded almost as if Solomon were laughing at the little boy he had frightened.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading When Johnnie Green was younger, it always scared him to hear Solomon Owl’s deep-toned voice calling in the woods after dark.