Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

(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 Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

past form of “crane” — stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading Suddenly it got up and craned over the hole.

-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

cutlery used for serving and eating food

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

brought together in one place

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

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

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Suddenly it got up and craned over the hole.

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

From this reading It was watching something inside the tree with great interest.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

an opening into or through something

From this reading Suddenly it got up and craned over the hole.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading It was watching something inside the tree with great interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was watching something inside the tree with great interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was watching something inside the tree with great interest.

a native or inhabitant of Italy

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

above and across; more than

From this reading Suddenly it got up and craned over the hole.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

of or relating to or supporting Romanism

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was watching something inside the tree with great interest.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly it got up and craned over the hole.

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

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

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

From this reading Suddenly it got up and craned over the hole.

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

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading It was watching something inside the tree with great interest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then a bit of the edge on which it stood gave way, and it went slithering in.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

at the time that

From this reading A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

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

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

a Caucasian

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

belonging to which person

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.

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 A pale and silent party of guests and servants gathered under the window when the news was known.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was watching something inside the tree with great interest.

a late time of life

From this reading Italian poisoners, Popish emissaries, infected air—all these and more guesses were hazarded, and the Bishop of Kilmore looked at the tree, in the fork of whose lower boughs a white tom-cat was crouching, looking down the hollow which years had gnawed in the trunk.