Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

(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 He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

using the voice; not silently

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

any thing at all

From this reading "Did you ask for anything?"

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

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

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Did you ask for anything?"

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

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

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

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

From this reading "Did you ask for anything?"

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Did you ask for anything?"

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

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From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

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

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

held up in the air

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

uttered with a trill

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading He lifted his muscular arm and opened and shut his hand, saying aloud in his old boyish manner: "I guess I'm all here."

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

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

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

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

From this reading As the light grew in the room his mind cleared, and he began to feel quite like himself again.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

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

From this reading "What's that?" called Hartley, rolling out of bed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He could see the sidewalks lined with faces, the sun shining on the snow, the old sorrel's side-flung head and open mouth; the sleigh rose under him again, and he felt the reins burn through his hands.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Did you ask for anything?"