Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

(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 "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

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

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

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

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

plural of “decoy” — a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

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

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

praise vociferously

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

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

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

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

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

in a joyous manner

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

according to the clock

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

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

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

in the near future

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

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

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

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

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

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

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

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

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

past form of “veer” — turn sharply; change direction abruptly

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We are in for a heavy thaw," said the elder Davies, "and to-morrow we shall have good sport.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

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

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

during the time that

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The snow at nine o'clock had ceased to fall, but had given place to a thick hail, which rattled merrily on roof and window pane, but soon became softer, and mingled with rain as the wind veered more to the east and south.

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

From this reading THE SILVER THAW.--A FOX HUNT.--ANTHONY WORRELL'S DOG.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading It is hardly worth while to get wet to the skin, however, for what few birds we shall get to-day."

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading "Charley," said the younger Davies, "let us go down to the bar and look up our decoys, for if we have a heavy thaw they may all be washed away and lost."