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From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
Bealby
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He had dozed away the early afternoon in the weedy corner of a wood.
CRAYMINSTER
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading He had dozed away the early afternoon in the weedy corner of a wood.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had dozed away the early afternoon in the weedy corner of a wood.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
faintnessnounUS /ˈfeɪntnəs/
a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
one's
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
oneself
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From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
a special situation
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Three things he perceived had arisen to pursue him, two that followed in the daylight, the law and the tramp, and a third that came back at twilight, the terror of the darkness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
weedyadjectiveUS /ˈwiːdi/
abounding with or resembling weeds
From this reading He had dozed away the early afternoon in the weedy corner of a wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BATTLE OF CRAYMINSTER § 1 Bealby was beginning to realize that running away from one’s situation and setting up for oneself is not so easy and simple a thing as it had appeared during those first days with the caravan.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And within there was a hollow faintness, for the afternoon was far advanced and he was extremely hungry.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He had dozed away the early afternoon in the weedy corner of a wood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But for his hunger I think he would have avoided Crayminster.
