Chapter VII

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

later than; following

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

anew

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

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

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I find it hard to believe that he was not true to you!'

a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

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

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I find it hard to believe that he was not true to you!'

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading I find it hard to believe that he was not true to you!'

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

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

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

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

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

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

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

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

being perceived or observed

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

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

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

with low volume

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

not in physical motion

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading I find it hard to believe that he was not true to you!'

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

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

From this reading When Kate turned round to us again, I noticed the traces of tears.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading Van Kuylen, however, did not seem to observe them; he had got hold of an old cork and was carving away at it, his cold pipe still in the corner of his mouth.

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

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

creating fabric

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

(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 "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

at the time that

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

during the time that

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?

which person or people

From this reading "When she had got so far, she rose and went to the door, as if to look after the child, who was quietly sitting on a garden-seat, and weaving her garland.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "'And how was it,' said I after a while, 'that fortune deserted you, and that what began so well had so melancholy an issue?