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From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And so he had started away rather late.
BarrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
for the reason that
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
a small house with a single story
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
ForesternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
HENNENLY
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From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
Kronhjort
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From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
Kroonyoort
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From this reading [7] Kronhjort, pronounced Kroonyoort.
immediately past
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And so he had started away rather late.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading [7] Kronhjort, pronounced Kroonyoort.
on the contrary
From this reading And so he had started away rather late.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so he had started away rather late.
SpectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And so he had started away rather late.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
TANA
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From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘HENNENLY TANA’ Forester Kronhjort[7] was on the way home on exactly the same road over which the children had plodded the last days.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He had passed close to the little gray cottage up in Barren Moor, gone through the Great Woods, and, like the children, had had to stay over in the first mountain village because of the storm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may be sure he had not thought of staying with the Spectacle Man, not he; he had lived at the inn, and eaten a good breakfast with cheerful old friends.
