Chapter VI · Chapter 6

on foot; walking

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

anew

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

(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 At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

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

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

out of bed

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

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From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

the two together, not just one

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

the first light of day

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

an old word for “before”

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

a state of high honor

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

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

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

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

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

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

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

a small natural hill

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

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

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

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

From this reading O!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

above and across; more than

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

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From this reading Percival.

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

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

of or involving dispute or controversy

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

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

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

plural of “smash” — a vigorous blow

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

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

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

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

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

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

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

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 Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

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

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Notwithstanding the startling intelligence that had so unexpectedly reached it, and the warm polemical conflict that had been carried on within its walls, the night passed peacefully over the roof of the Hutted Knoll.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading At the return of dawn, the two Plinys, both the Smashes, and all the menials were again afoot; and, ere long, Mike, Saucy Nick Joel, and the rest were seen astir, in the open fields, or in the margin of the woods.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading It is great for our country to die, where ranks are contending; Bright is the wreath of our fame; Glory awaits us for aye-- Glory, that never is dim, shining on with light never ending-- Glory, that never shall fade, never, O! never away.