Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading These occasional visitors who came for amusement and curiosity had ceased to trouble Margaret.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

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

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

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

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

for the reason that

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

superlative of “brief” — of short duration or distance

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading These occasional visitors who came for amusement and curiosity had ceased to trouble Margaret.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading These occasional visitors who came for amusement and curiosity had ceased to trouble Margaret.

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

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

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

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

a unit of instruction

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

held dear

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

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

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

the force of workers available

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

occurring from time to time

From this reading These occasional visitors who came for amusement and curiosity had ceased to trouble Margaret.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

above and across; more than

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

by chance

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

with low volume

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

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

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

required or under orders

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These occasional visitors who came for amusement and curiosity had ceased to trouble Margaret.

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

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

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

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

a source of difficulty

From this reading These occasional visitors who came for amusement and curiosity had ceased to trouble Margaret.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

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

From this reading The Sunday before Lance Gardley started East on his journey of reparation two strangers slipped quietly into the back of the school-house during the singing of the first hymn and sat down in the shadow by the door.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

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

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

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

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

at the time that

From this reading Margaret was playing the piano when they came in, and did not see them, and when she turned back to her Scripture lesson she had time for but the briefest of glances.

which person or people

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Her real work was with the men and women and children who loved the services for their own sake, and she tried as much as possible to forget outsiders.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She supposed they must be some visitors from the fort, as they were speaking to the captain's wife----who came over occasionally to the Sunday service, perhaps because it afforded an opportunity for a ride with one of the young officers.