Chapter II

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

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

later than; following

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

(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 The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

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

From this reading THE MOURNER AND HIS COMPANION.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

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

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE MOURNER AND HIS COMPANION.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

plural of “crop” — the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

a downward slope or bend

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

divisible by two

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

nonresinous wood of a fir tree

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

a trodden path

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

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

From this reading THE MOURNER AND HIS COMPANION.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

the force of workers available

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)

From this reading THE MOURNER AND HIS COMPANION.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

and nothing more

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

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From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

a course of conduct

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

straight up or down without a break

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

one of four equal parts

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

to a tolerably worthy extent

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

move upward

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

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

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

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From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

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

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

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

From this reading THE MOURNER AND HIS COMPANION.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

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

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

up to a particular time

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

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

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

not closed in our surrounded or included

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

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

From this reading Behind this hill--called Spannreute--others rise perpendicularly; the declivity is so steep, that, though cultivated, the crops on the table-land, even to this day, can only be conveyed down to the valley by means of sledges.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

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

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.

in or at the place that

From this reading The path leads past the back of the church, at first between hedges, then through unenclosed green meadows, where the rustling of the fir plantation can be distinctly heard, that covers all the steep hill.

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

From this reading A small footpath leads from the village to a solitary thatched house, which is not visible till after a good quarter of an hour's quick climbing.

a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones

From this reading Two men were walking along singly on this footpath between the hedges: the one in front was a little old man, most respectably dressed; he had a staff in his hand, and, by way of precaution, had twisted the tassel of the handle round his wrist.