Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

a horse-drawn carriage having four wheels; has an outside seat for the driver and facing inside seats for two couples and a folding top

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

document effecting a property transfer

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

an ugly evil-looking old woman

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

increase twofold

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

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

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

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

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

intense and profound fear

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

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

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

as might be expected

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

being perceived or observed

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

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

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

and nothing more

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

a country person

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

in the near future

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

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

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

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

From this reading David's only desire now was to hurry on and join his friends as soon as possible.

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

From this reading He had not the remotest idea that they were in Sorrento, and that the trouble had arisen about them, but fancied that they were in Castellamare, full of anxiety about him.

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

From this reading Reaching, the yard he noticed that the horses were in it, and that it was a barouche, like the one in which his party had been travelling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sympathizing with their anxiety, he longed to go to them, so as to put an end to it; and seeing a carriage in the yard, he naturally walked in that direction.

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

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading _More Troubles for poor David.--Onset of four Women.--Seized by an old Crone and three Peasant Girls.--Fresh Horror of David.--A new Uproar in the Yard of the Inn.--Uncle Moses bent double._ Ludlow began to talk to the landlord about a conveyance to Castellamare, and David walked through the house into the yard.