Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

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

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

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

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

a formal public statement

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

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

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

with brightness

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

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

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

very far away in space or time

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

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

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

avoiding waste

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

brought together in one place

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

a man of refinement

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

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

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

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

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

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

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

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

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

having no leaves

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

set afire or burning

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

in a mournful manner

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

killed unlawfully

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

in a musical manner

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

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

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

above and across; more than

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

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

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

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

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

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

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

a male human offspring

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

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

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly

From this reading Samuel Waring, the son, had returned from his labor, and with the two girls were seated around the hearth awaiting the return of the old gentleman and William, while Mrs. Waring busied herself in the preparations for tea.

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

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

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

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

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

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.

during the time that

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

belonging to which person

From this reading The family of the Warings, with the exception of the father, whose business was in a distant city, were gathered together.

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

From this reading _An Alarm at the Farm-house._--_The Dreadful Announcement of William Bucholz._--_The Finding of the Murdered Man._ The evening shadows gathered over Roton Hill, and darkness settled over the scene.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The wind rustled mournfully through the leafless branches of the trees, as though with a soft, sad sigh, while overhead the stars glittered coldly in their far-off setting of blue.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within the farm-house the fire glowed brightly and cheerily; the lamps were lighted; the cloth had been laid for the frugal evening meal, and the kettle hummed musically upon the hob.