Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

later than; following

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

any thing at all

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

a state at a particular time

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

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

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

a soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

set up or found

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

the handle of a sword or dagger

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

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

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

temporary military shelter

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

a message received and understood

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

burdened with legal or financial obligations

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

a cape at the southern tip of Norway

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

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

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

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

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

refrain from harming

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The other four on the other side of the globe, could of course not be there.

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

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

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

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

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

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

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

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading On this occasion, Soerine did not spare money, she wanted the funeral to be talked about.

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

From this reading There was no money--not as much as a farthing was to be found, in spite of their searching, and the splitting up of the eiderdown--and the house was mortgaged up to the hilt.

look attentively

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They then agreed to give Soerine and her husband what little there was, on condition that they provided the funeral.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ILL LUCK FOLLOWS THE RAVEN'S CALL On receiving information of old Maren's death, four of her children assembled at the hut on the Naze, to look after their own interests, and watch that no-one ran off with anything.