Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

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

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

permission to do something

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Hugh was no less delighted with his uncle and cousin than they with him.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

greatly pleased

From this reading Hugh was no less delighted with his uncle and cousin than they with him.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

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From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

set up or found

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

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

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

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

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

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

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

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From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

a city in northwestern England

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Hugh was no less delighted with his uncle and cousin than they with him.

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

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)

From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

not any; not one

From this reading Hugh was no less delighted with his uncle and cousin than they with him.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

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

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

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

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Hugh was no less delighted with his uncle and cousin than they with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

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

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

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

From this reading Hugh was no less delighted with his uncle and cousin than they with him.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had been at Fernley three days now, and already knew every nook and corner on the place.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

in the direction of

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Hugh was no less delighted with his uncle and cousin than they with him.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

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

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

the act of using

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

a vivid mental image

From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Here he had brought his desk (an old one belonging to his father, that Margaret had found in the garret), and had tacked up a shelf for a few favorite books; and here he was sitting, on the fairest of June days, with a volume of Greek plays open before him, considering the landscape, and enjoying himself thoroughly.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

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

From this reading A VISION Hugh Montfort was having a delightful morning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading With his uncle's consent he had appropriated for his own use the little summer-house, covered with clematis and York and Lancaster roses, that looked out over the south wall of the garden, and away toward the sea.