Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

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

From this reading Never such sunshine, such crystal air, such high-hung clouds!

Having no one else present.

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

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

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

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

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

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

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

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

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

an occurrence of something

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Never such sunshine, such crystal air, such high-hung clouds!

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

a large formal assembly

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Never such sunshine, such crystal air, such high-hung clouds!

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

opinion or judgment

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

have a celebration

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

start firing a weapon

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

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

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

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

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

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

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

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

From this reading Never such sunshine, such crystal air, such high-hung clouds!

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

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

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never such sunshine, such crystal air, such high-hung clouds!

not any; not one

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

above and across; more than

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

a course of conduct

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

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

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never such sunshine, such crystal air, such high-hung clouds!

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Never such sunshine, such crystal air, such high-hung clouds!

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

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

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

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

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

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

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

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

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

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

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

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

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

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

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

at the time that

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

in or at the place that

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One morning she came with eyes dancing--it was to be an especial day--a fete--and the gods had smiled on her planning and given them perfect weather.

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

From this reading Every morning she came over the wood-road that led by winding ways from her valley, and at sunset she went back over the trail alone.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading So it came about that like two children they played together, worked, walked, or read and talked by the open fire when cold storms came.

the internal mechanism of a device

From this reading He might go as far as the outlook half way over the mountain where the path begins to go down, but no farther; as for any fear, she seemed to know nothing of its workings, and the revolver she wore in a case that hung from her belt was a mere convention.