Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

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

From this reading He then realized the enchantment afforded by proximity.

later than; following

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

achieved or reached

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

settled securely and unconditionally

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

divisible by two

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

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

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

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

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

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

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

the property of being close together

From this reading He then realized the enchantment afforded by proximity.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He then realized the enchantment afforded by proximity.

capable of being recognized

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The most astounding and gratifying instance of the wonders effected by time was that of Miss Nugent.

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

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He then realized the enchantment afforded by proximity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading For the first few days after his return Sunwich was full of surprises to Jem Hardy.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

having hair on the cheeks and chin

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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 He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He saw her first at the window, and with a ready recognition of the enchantment lent by distance took the first possible opportunity of a closer observation.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.

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

From this reading The town itself had changed but little, and the older inhabitants were for the most part easily recognisable, but time had wrought wonders among the younger members of the population: small boys had attained to whiskered manhood, and small girls passing into well-grown young women had in some cases even changed their names.