Chapter X

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

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

From this reading His manners and customs, too, are a field for research.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

a thick and heavy shoe

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading His manners and customs, too, are a field for research.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

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

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading His manners and customs, too, are a field for research.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

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

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

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

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

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

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

the mainland part of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the eastern part of the large Labrador-Ungava Peninsula in northeastern Canada

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

social deportment

From this reading His manners and customs, too, are a field for research.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

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 THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

by chance

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

systematic investigation to establish facts

From this reading His manners and customs, too, are a field for research.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

a strong line

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

destroyed physically or morally

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

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

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

express in words

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

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

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading His manners and customs, too, are a field for research.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

up to a particular time

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

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

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

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

From this reading I wanted a lantern--he made one; my boot was torn--he made one; my water-proof coat was ruined--he made one; and if I asked for a sewing-machine, he would refuse to move camp until he had one finished.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course one expects him to be professional with rope, gun, and ax, but how did he learn the rest?

the words that are spoken

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Out of a chaos of books he has picked words which pleased him, pronounced of course to suit himself, and used in some sense which would shock any dictionary.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE LANDLORD _Kate's Narrative_ Of his life before he reached this province Jesse will so far tell me nothing, yet his speech betrays him, for under the vivid dialect of the stock range, there is a streak of sailor, and beneath that I detect traces of brogue which may be native perhaps to Labrador.