Chapter X

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

the state of being absent

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

(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 The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

out of bed

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

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

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

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

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

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

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

slightly wet

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

the first light of day

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

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

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

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

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

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

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

the back of a horse

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

a social unit living together

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

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

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

superlative of “pale” — very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

the act of departing politely

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

of a white the color of pearls

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

put a saddle on

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

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

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

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

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

not in physical motion

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

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

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

during the time that

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Over the sea hung a curtain-like gathering of fog, and the air was heavy with the odors from the wood and fern, brought forth by the damp.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The household was astir early the next morning to set the travellers on their road with a warm meal and a parting word; and despite the absence of Aunt Penine, all the domestic machinery moved as smoothly as usual.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mary stood near her father's horse, while he gave her some parting words of encouragement.

but in spite of that

From this reading There could still be seen a few stars, not yet blotted out by the pearly haze, shot with palest blue, that the dawn was putting in front of them.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Nicholson Broughton, having borrowed a saddle from his host, had decided to pursue the remainder of his journey on horseback; and he, with his two younger companions, was now about to set forth.