Chapter III

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

later than; following

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

(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 The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a small house with a single story

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

excessively

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

possessive form of “dell” — a small wooded hollow

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

characterized by great determination

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

have supper; eat dinner

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

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From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

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

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

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

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

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From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

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

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

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

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

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

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

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

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

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

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

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From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

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

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a small or moderate or token amount

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

in a nice way

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

on one occasion

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

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From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

one of four equal parts

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

involving risk or danger

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm a fool," he said; "I haven't been firm enough with the handsome cat.

past form of “scratch” — cause friction

From this reading She scratched.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She scratched.

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From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

enclosed in a protective covering; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

the state of inactivity following an interruption

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

propel through the air

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

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From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a person who changes location

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, cats have claws, and when I have taught her how to purr nicely she'll keep them always sheathed.

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

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

at the time that

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

which person or people

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

belonging to which person

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The risky part of the track was passed, and the open and down-like pastures beyond the cliffs were reached; and here, with the moon beginning to throw the shadow of the traveller far forward and in weird-looking length, the original of that shadow strode on manfully for another quarter of a mile, when all at once there was a stoppage, for another figure was seen coming from the direction of Torcross, and the moon shining full upon the face showed plainly who it was.

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

From this reading There was no question of identity, for that evening, after more than his customary modicum of wine, Captain James Armstrong--whose journey had been postponed--had snubbed his young wife cruelly, quarrelled with his cousin Humphrey, who had been there to dine, and then left the house, determined to go down to Mary Dell's solitary cottage.