used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
travel across or pass over
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
the act of departing
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
set afire or burning
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
get by special effort
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
caught or fixed
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
veilingnounUS /ˈveɪlɪŋ/
a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here it was that the real fun was going on!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the other hand, if fortunate enough to secure one of the apples, a clapping of hands, and shouts of "Well done!" proclaimed his victory.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
at the time that
From this reading The cross was then set turning, when some plucky hero snapped at the apples as they went round, but as often caught the lighted candle in his mouth, when a hearty laugh from the circle of spectators proclaimed his discomfiture.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On each end of one of these sticks was stuck a short piece of lighted candle, while on the ends of the other were stuck small apples of a peculiarly good kind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the centre of the veiling hung a strong piece of cord, with cross sticks, about eighteen inches long, at the end.
