Chapter XIII

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

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

later than; following

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

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

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

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From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

torn down and broken up

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

an erect penis

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

the organ of sight

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

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From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

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

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading HELPLESS.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

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

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

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

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

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

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

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

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

in the direction of the sea

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

with low volume

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

refrain from harming

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

having something on top

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

by that means or because of that

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

very small

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

migratory

From this reading After a hastily demolished breakfast Burgo took his stick and portfolio--the latter in his assumed _rôle_ of a wandering artist--and sallied forth.

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

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

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

From this reading He retained sufficient recollection of the geography of the place to know in which direction Garion Keep lay, and thereby spare himself the necessity of an appeal to a native.

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

From this reading Rain and wind passed away in the course of the night, and next morning the sun shone softly brilliant.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading But, first of all, he strolled down the one straggling street of the village to the little harbour, with its miniature jetty, at the extreme end of which was a tiny wooden erection, the harbour-master's office, to wit, surmounted by a lamp which turned a blood-red eye seawards during the dark hours.