Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

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

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

half asleep

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

the organ of sight

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

a boy or man

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

for a limitless time

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

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

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

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

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

urge on with shouts

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

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

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

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

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

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

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

and nothing more

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

a narrow way or road

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

the sound of laughing

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

for the most time

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

a state in New England

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

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

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

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

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

impressive in appearance

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

a brief written record

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

above and across; more than

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

lasting three seasons or more

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

the person in charge of a post office

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

express in words

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

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

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

be seated

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

make a splashing sound

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

tangled in knots or snarls

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

full and loud and deep

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

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

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

not in physical motion

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

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

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

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 There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

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From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

forceful exertion

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

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

From this reading “Life” Lane was a jolly good fellow,--just the man to sit on the box seat and drive the three horses through ruts and “thank-you-ma'ams,” slush and mud and snow.

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

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

at the time that

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

which person or people

From this reading The later it was and the stormier it was, the more vigor he put into the note, and it was a drowsy postmaster indeed who did not start from his bench by the fire at the sound of that ringing halloo.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He stood six feet two in his stockings (his mother used to say she had the longest Life of any woman in the State o' Maine); his shoulders were broad in proportion, and his lungs just the sort to fill amply his noble chest.

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

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading There was a perennial twinkle in his eye, his ruddy cheeks were wrinkled with laughter, and he had a good story forever on the tip of his tongue.

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

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Therefore, when he had what was called in the vernacular “turrible bad goin',” and when any other stage-driver in York County would have shrunk into his muffler and snapped and snarled on the slightest provocation, Life Lane opened his great throat when he passed over the bridges at Moderation or Bonny Eagle, and sent forth a golden, sonorous “Yo ho! halloo!” into the still air.