Chapter II

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

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

anew

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

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

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

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

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

completely unclothed

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

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

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Then the shadows changed to the next tent.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

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From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

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

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

a young female

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

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From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

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

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

death of a person

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

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

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

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

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

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

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

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

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

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

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

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

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Then the shadows changed to the next tent.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

above and across; more than

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

a performance using gestures and body movements without words

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

a light shade of red

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

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

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Then the shadows changed to the next tent.

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

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

inflected form of “slam” — close violently

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

lighted only by stars

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

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 Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

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

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the shadows changed to the next tent.

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

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

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

From this reading Then the shadows changed to the next tent.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

in the direction of

From this reading Buddy, with his bare pink toes stretched out toward the little drum stove, sat in his mother's lap and listened to the good night story.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

precisely as stated

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

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

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

(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 It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

a Caucasian

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It was a Christmas story as well, and the three Wise Men in quest of the starlit manger came out of the shadows of a far-gone past, to live again before the glowing wonder of a little child's eyes.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The screen door slammed and she came out with the child in her arms, a golf-cape wrapped over his nightgown.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As Batty watched the shadow pantomime on the white canvas walls of the tent in front of him, the baby arms clasped around the young father's neck, and the beautiful girl bending over them, laughing, he understood the miracle that was bringing Courtland back from the very grave.