Chapter XIII · A Trick of Memory

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

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

in addition

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

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

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading What a relief it was when the house and barn came in sight!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

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From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

past form of “bounce” — spring back; spring away from an impact

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

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

From this reading What a relief it was when the house and barn came in sight!

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

make void or empty of contents

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

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

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

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

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

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

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

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

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

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

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

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

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading What a relief it was when the house and barn came in sight!

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

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

turn from an upright or normal position

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

pen where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

to gather something into small wrinkles or folds

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading What a relief it was when the house and barn came in sight!

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

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

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading What a relief it was when the house and barn came in sight!

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

move hurridly

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

not in physical motion

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

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

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

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

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

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

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

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

From this reading What a still greater relief when she drove up to the gate of the paddock, to find Dicky running to open it for her!

precisely as stated

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

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

From this reading POOR old Pucker had a good deal of stick on the return journey also, but he was a horse that mostly needed considerable encouragement of this kind.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a relief it was when the house and barn came in sight!

at the time that

From this reading What a relief it was when the house and barn came in sight!

during the time that

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.

which person or people

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Moreover, Bertha was sick with anxiety on account of Grace, who had never been left alone since the accident.

but in spite of that

From this reading She had not had time to think about her before, the need had been too desperate, but now—well, Pucker had to do his very best in the matter of speed, that was all, while the empty wagon bounced and bumped, threatening to overturn at least half a dozen times, yet never quite managing to do it.