Chapter IX

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

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

consider or hold as true

From this reading He was not sorry to accept the offer.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

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

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

in a state of sleep

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

put or send forth

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

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From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

go on board

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

shining unsteadily

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

obtain

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

a message received and understood

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

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

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

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

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He was not sorry to accept the offer.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

on one occasion

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

above and across; more than

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

the local environment

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

recurring again and again

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading He was not sorry to accept the offer.

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From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

carry out

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

up to a particular time

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

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

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

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

From this reading He was not sorry to accept the offer.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

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

From this reading As soon as the meal was over Toby went out, and returned with so favourable a report of the weather, that it was agreed that they might venture once more to embark.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

which person or people

From this reading Arthur repeated his promise to the old man, who undertook to bring any information to him he could gain about Digby.

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

From this reading Arthur Haviland long recollected that night in the cavern--the flickering light of the fire; the red glow cast over some parts of the sides and roof; and the dark, strange-shaped shadows, which passed over others; the low voices of his companions; the howling of the wind; and the incessant roar of the waves, as they beat against the foot of the cliffs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He at length, however, fell asleep, and did not awake till Toby called him, with an invitation to take a cup of coffee and a biscuit before they embarked.