Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

-ing form of “address” — speak to

From this reading "What is it, Caesar?" said he, addressing the brute.

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From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading THE OLD WOODSMAN AND HIS DOG.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

a cruelly rapacious person

From this reading "What is it, Caesar?" said he, addressing the brute.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading "What is it, Caesar?" said he, addressing the brute.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

the first light of day

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE OLD WOODSMAN AND HIS DOG.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

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

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading THE OLD WOODSMAN AND HIS DOG.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

someone who hunts game

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading "What is it, Caesar?" said he, addressing the brute.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "What is it, Caesar?" said he, addressing the brute.

in the recent past

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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 Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading THE OLD WOODSMAN AND HIS DOG.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

by chance

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "What is it, Caesar?" said he, addressing the brute.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

any process serving to define the shape of something

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

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

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

liable to sniffle

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading THE OLD WOODSMAN AND HIS DOG.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

of the highest quality

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

in the direction of

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon his shoulder rested a long rifle, and a dog of the Newfoundland species followed in his steps or trotted along by his side.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is it, Caesar?" said he, addressing the brute.

at the time that

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading The sun was perhaps an hour above the mountain tops, when a solitary hunter, in the direction of the cane-brake, might have been seen shaping his course toward the hill whereon Algernon and Ella had so lately paused to contemplate the dawning day.

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

From this reading In a few minutes he reached the place referred to; when the snuffling of his canine companion causing him to look down, his attention instantly became fixed upon the foot-prints of the horses which had passed there the day before, and particularly on the two that had repassed there so lately.

someone who lives in the woods

From this reading THE OLD WOODSMAN AND HIS DOG.