Chapter IV

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

From this reading HOW A SONG SAVED ALARIC'S LIFE.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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From this reading HOW A SONG SAVED ALARIC'S LIFE.

(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 Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

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

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

with brightness

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

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

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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From this reading HOW A SONG SAVED ALARIC'S LIFE.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

and nothing more

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

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 only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading HOW A SONG SAVED ALARIC'S LIFE.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

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

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

absolutely essential

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

not any; not one

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

and nothing more

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading HOW A SONG SAVED ALARIC'S LIFE.

get by special effort

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

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

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading HOW A SONG SAVED ALARIC'S LIFE.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

sweep across or over

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading He only knew that active exertion of some kind was necessary to keep him from utter despair.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.

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

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

at the time that

From this reading When Alaric made that promise he had no more idea of how it was to be kept than he had of what was to become of Bonny and himself.

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

From this reading Besides, it was just possible that he might discover and secure another bird, though not at all probable, as the one on which he had breakfasted was the first that he had encountered since coming to the mountain.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading By the time he emerged from the timber the morning clouds had rolled away, the sun was shining brightly, and the whole vast sweep of gleaming snow and tumultuous rock, from timber line to distant summit, lay piled in steep ascent before him.