Chapter XII

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

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

in addition

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

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

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

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

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

out of bed

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

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From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living around Cayuga Lake in New York State

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

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From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

the first light of day

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

increase twofold

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

the overhang at the lower edge of a roof

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

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

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

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

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

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

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

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

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

in the near future

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

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

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

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

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

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

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

a shaky motion

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

up to a particular time

From this reading The rain fell thickly until midnight, and kept me listening to the double roll of the drops along the shingles.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

the act of using

From this reading He also brought me a bowl of coffee, the berries of which he said had been sent for my use by Colonel Cresap.

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

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.

at the time that

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

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

From this reading Pale clouds, scudding low, alternately hid and revealed the purple roof of sky on which stars hung trembling like drops of dew.

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

From this reading I lay in my blanket under the roof, and slept when the rain ceased, but awoke before dawn, listening to the wind roaring around the eaves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading My landlord, Timothy Boyd, was already astir below, and presently he came up the ladder with a dish of porridge for me--a kindness, indeed, for I had thought to set out for the Cayuga castle on an empty stomach.