Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

later than; following

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

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

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

next to; at the side of

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

cause to be bored

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

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From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

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From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Great Langdale was once more in spring.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

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

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading Great Langdale was once more in spring.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

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From this reading Great Langdale was once more in spring.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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 After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

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

From this reading Great Langdale was once more in spring.

tag the base runner to get him out

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

on one occasion

From this reading Great Langdale was once more in spring.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

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

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

take up or begin anew

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

cause to regain consciousness

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

the season of growth

From this reading Great Langdale was once more in spring.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cart which clattered past was not that which bore Her Majesty's mails.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

in or at that place or location

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading At the third of these false alarms she lingered beside the open casement window, looking out into the valley.

plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading Great Langdale was once more in spring.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

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

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Phoebe Fenwick, waiting and listening for the post in an upper room of Green Nab Cottage, ran hurriedly to the window several times in vain, drawn by the sound of wheels.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading After the long quiet of the winter, during which these remoter valleys of the Lakes resume their primitive and self-dependent life, there were now a few early tourists in the two Dungeon Ghyll hotels, and the road traffic had begun to revive.