Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

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

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

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

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

long and light rowing boat; especially for racing

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

experiencing joy and pleasure

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

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

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

young domestic cat

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

immediately past

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

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

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

not able to be found

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

not any; not one

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

something offered (as a proposal or bid)

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

on one occasion

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

full of fun and high spirits

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

Identical; not different.

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

carry out

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

not necessary

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

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

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Mrs. Barclay and Kirsty busied themselves about Phemy, who was as playful and teasing as a pet kitten while they dressed her, but Steenie kept in the darkest corner, watching everything, but offering no unneeded help.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

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

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

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

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

at the time that

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.

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

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

during the time that

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

which person or people

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The day was bright and blue, with a thin carpet of snow on the ground, beneath which the roads were in good condition.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Without once looking or asking for him, never missing him in fact, Phemy climbed, with David’s aid, into the gig beside the doctor, at once began talking to him, and never turned her head as they drove away.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

marked by wrinkles

From this reading While she was getting ready, old David went out and talked to the doctor who would not go in, his wrinkled face full of light, and his heart glad with the same gladness as Kirsty’s.

plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount

From this reading PHEMY YIELDS PLACE It was the last week in November when the doctor came himself to take Phemy home to her father.