Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

further or added

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

later than; following

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

added to or made greater in amount or number or strength

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

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

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

well in the past; former

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

not to your liking

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

and nothing more

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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 EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

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

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

not any; not one

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

by chance

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

an amount of time

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

a safe place

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

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

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

in the near future

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

not in physical motion

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

carry out

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their number was now greatly augmented by the sons and daughters of the Old Woman, and as a result, they were merrier than they had been before.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading Just the same, they began to be hungry before night fell, and they were greatly puzzled as to where they might satisfy their hunger.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading Indeed, it may be confessed that Hansel became really disagreeable, and remarked--in a muttering fashion, so that no one could be sure of understanding him--that they might be on the right road to find the truth, but that if they did not find food in greater abundance before long, he, for his part, should take some other direction.

precisely as stated

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

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

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

at the time that

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.

in or at the place that

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

which person or people

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading EVERYCHILD WITH ADDITIONAL COMPANIONS FINDS REFUGE IN AN OLD HOUSE Everychild and his companions were now journeying through a country where the evenings were very long; and thus it chanced that after they had all departed from the Old Woman who lived in a shoe, there was still a considerable period of daylight before them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading There were moments when Everychild was tempted to turn back; but he could not doubt that if they all persevered they would come to a glorious end to their adventure sooner or later, and perhaps very soon.