Chapter XII

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

someone employed as an errand boy and luggage carrier around hotels

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

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From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

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

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

set up or found

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

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

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

destroyed or killed

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

(Greek mythology) a woman who was turned into a kingfisher

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

having patronage or clients

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

in an auspicious manner

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

express in words

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

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

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Accordingly they started for Bellman Glen, a charming spot much patronised by picnickers; it was about three miles distant from Chilaton.

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

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

male cat

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

create by training and teaching

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

a vagrant

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading "Never mind, Tim," he said, as he and his little dog turned away from the front door, "we'll go for a tramp by ourselves—to Bellman Glen.

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

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Burford went by train to a neighbouring town to spend a few hours with some friends, whilst Tom betook himself to Halcyon Villa, where, to his disappointment, he found that Peter had gone for a drive with his aunt, and that the time of their return was uncertain.

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

From this reading I dare say it won't rain, although it looks so cloudy."

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading THE KNIGHT-ERRANT THE Saturday before the show at Chilaton, which had dawned so promisingly, became overcast as the day wore on.