Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

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

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

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

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

plural of “boast” — speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

power to direct or determine

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

with great urgency

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

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From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

in a forcible manner

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

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

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

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

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

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

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

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

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

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

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

plural of “householder” — someone who owns a home

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

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

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

plural of “mosquito” — two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

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

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

as follows

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

not any; not one

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

one who writes novels

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

according to the clock

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

by chance

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

move upward

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

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From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

push forcefully

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

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

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

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

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

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

From this reading THE FAMOUS NOVELIST It was very early morning, seven o'clock perhaps, and Hugh Kinross, the famous novelist, sat in a camp chair at "Tenby," his feet on the verandah rail, and marvelled at his fame.

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

From this reading It was not his custom to rise quite so early to do this, but circumstances over which he alone had any control, namely the mountain fly, had driven him out of bed.

which person or people

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading There are no mosquitoes on the mountains; consequently many householders will not go to the expense of mosquito nets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But the mountain fly rises earlier than any other fly extant, and the stranger who is not provided with a guardian net, leaping desperately up with it, has the early-rising virtue forcibly thrust upon him.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Later in the day, his wrath forgotten, the novelist writes to his city friends and boasts of the light atmosphere of the mountains, as if he had had something to do with the manufacture of it.