Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

(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 Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

in addition

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

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

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

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From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

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

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

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From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

a youthful male person

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

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

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

apart from; not including

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

inquire into

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

set up or found

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

a man of refinement

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

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

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

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

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

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

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

a message received and understood

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

occurring by chance

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

engage in

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

come together

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

a form of address for a man

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

on one occasion

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

and nothing more

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

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

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

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

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

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

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

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

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

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

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. Aston also found time to visit Sam's master, though on this occasion he was not accompanied by Christopher, who, indeed, chanced to be on the river with Sam Sartin that afternoon.

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

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

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

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

someone who drives or rides in a boat

From this reading Sam was already a fair waterman; he at least spent all his scant leisure and scantier pennies in learning that arduous profession.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

plural of “wharf” — a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

during the time that

From this reading Once Mr. Aston visited Block D. with Christopher, and lingered behind gossiping to Mrs. Sartin while the boy went to meet Sam, expected home to tea.

which person or people

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Christopher continued to visit the Sartins and to find considerable pleasure in Sam's companionship, who on his few holidays was only too glad to explore the grey river and its innumerable wharfs with Christopher.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Sam got nothing out of his mother anent that conversation except the information that Mr. Aston was "a real Christian gentleman, who knew what trouble was, and don't you make any mistake, but as 'ow Mr. Christopher was a lucky young gentleman."