Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

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

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

react verbally

From this reading I made no answer.

a native or inhabitant of Australia

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

plural of “belt” — endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

in a courageous manner

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It moved on, noiselessly but quickly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

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From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

equipment and supplies of a military force

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

coins made of gold

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

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From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

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

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

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

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

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

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

a small natural hill

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

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

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

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

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

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

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It moved on, noiselessly but quickly.

and nothing more

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

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

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

full of life and energy

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I made no answer.

the military governor of a frontier province in medieval Germany

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

the force of workers available

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

great merriment

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading It moved on, noiselessly but quickly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

not any; not one

From this reading I made no answer.

without a sound

From this reading It moved on, noiselessly but quickly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It moved on, noiselessly but quickly.

on one occasion

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

by chance

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

with speed

From this reading It moved on, noiselessly but quickly.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

an artist's brush made of sable hairs

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

cut with a saw

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

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

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

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

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

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

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

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

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

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

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

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

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Along the grass-track I saw now, under the moon, just risen, a strange procession, never seen before in Australian pastures.

not known or well known

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

in a vague way

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."

in the company of; together with

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

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

From this reading We descended the hillock, and met it on the way,--a sable litter, borne by four men, in unfamiliar Eastern garments; two other servitors, more bravely dressed, with yataghans and silver-hilted pistols in their belts, preceded this sombre equipage.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Perhaps Margrave divined the disdainful thought that passed through my mind, vaguely and half-unconsciously; for he said, with a hollow, bitter laugh that had replaced the lively peal of his once melodious mirth,-- "A little leisure and a little gold, and your raw colonist, too, will have the tastes of a pacha."