Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

(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 It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

shining intensely

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

free from clouds

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

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From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

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 HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

with speed

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading A barricade of forms had been made across the room.

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From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

a man of rank in the ancient regime

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

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

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

in or at that place or location

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Never in their lives had they hurried thither like that before.

male cat

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

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

From this reading HOW THE SARK MEN FELT ABOUT IT Every soul in the Island that could by any means get there, was in or outside the school-house, mostly outside, long before the clock struck two.

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

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was a perfect day, with a cloudless blue sky and blazing sun, and all the windows were opened wide.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within it, at the school-master’s table, sat the Sénéchal, Philip Guille, and the Doctor, and old Mr. Cachemaille, the Vicar, ageing rapidly since the tragic death of his good friend, the late Seigneur; beside them stood the Prévôt and the Greffier, behind them lay the body of Tom Hamon covered with a sheet.