Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

quickly and without warning

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

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From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

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

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

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

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

a young person of either sex

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

the sound made by a hen (as in calling her chicks)

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

nut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

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

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

the act of discovering something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

neat and smart in appearance; well cared for

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

a round piece of luggage for carrying hats

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

adult female chicken

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

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

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

a game in which a child covers his eyes while the other players hide then tries to find them

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

make a loud noise

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

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

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

outside a building

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

past form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

a human being

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

smoke and exhale strongly

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

with low volume

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

plural of “suitcase” — a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

confined on all sides

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

in a tentative manner

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then came the beat of a horse's hoofs, stopping abruptly outside the cottage gate.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

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

From this reading Ann did not pause in her occupation of emptying a hatbox of its tissue-shrouded contents.

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

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

hard to endure

From this reading A DISCOVERY The morning breeze darted in and out of Ann's bedroom like a child tentatively trying to inveigle a grown-up person into playing hide-and-seek.

-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

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

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

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

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

in or at the place that

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

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

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

a short light gust of air

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.

during the time that

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Pleasant little sounds of life floated up from outdoors--the clucking of a hen, the stamping of the bay cob as Billy Brewster groomed him, whistling softly through his teeth while he brushed and curry-combed, the occasional honk of a motor-horn as a car sped by in the distance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With every puff a big cluster of roses, which had climbed to the sill, swayed forward and peeped inside, sending a whiff of delicate perfume across to where Ann was kneeling, surrounded by trunks and suitcases, unpacking her belongings.