Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

how long something has existed

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

relating to or befitting athletics or athletes

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

having broad shoulders

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

the act of closing something

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

opinion or judgment

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

a quick look

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

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 At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

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

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

for the most part

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

a particular point in time

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

existing or coming before

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

compacted by ironing

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

precisely, exactly

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

standing still

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

dependable

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading THE STRANGER.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

possessing sweep

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

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

From this reading THE STRANGER.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

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

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

communicated in words

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

precisely as stated

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

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

From this reading The closing sentence of the preceding chapter was occasioned by the glimpse of a man's shadow, that for a moment swept along in the sunlight, some twenty paces distant from the speaker, and then suddenly disappeared by being swallowed up in the larger and more stationary shade thrown from the cottage by the sinking sun.

(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 The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

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

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

at the time that

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

during the time that

From this reading At the moment when he appeared before our acquaintances of the foregoing chapter, his right arm was held in a manner so as to screen the lower portion of his face; while a hat, not very much unlike those of the present day, pressed down upon his forehead, left but little of his countenance, and that mainly about the eyes, visible.

belonging to which person

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Scarcely were the words alluded to uttered, ere the sound of a step was heard close by the door, and the next moment the cause of the shadow and remark divided the light of the entrance.

a late time of life

From this reading The individual in question, was a stout built, broad-shouldered, athletic man--some five feet nine inches in height--whose age, judging from his general appearance, as well as his features, might range from twenty-seven to thirty years.