Chapter XIX

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

later than; following

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

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

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

third-person singular of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

a young person of either sex

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

placed crosswise

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

start firing a weapon

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

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

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

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

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

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

From this reading To the squire the Hartmans were queer, unhuman.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

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

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

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

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

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

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

by chance

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To the squire the Hartmans were queer, unhuman.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

in a strange manner

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

carry out

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

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

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

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

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

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

From this reading THE SQUIRE AND DAVID TAKE A JOURNEY BY NIGHT ON Saturday evening David returned to Millerstown and for the second time in his life entered his father's house--his house now--by the front door.

in the direction of

From this reading In his first confusion after the disappearance of the communion service, John Hartman had behaved so strangely toward his old friend that the squire had avoided him as a burnt child avoids the fire.

create by training and teaching

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

divested of human qualities or attributes

From this reading To the squire the Hartmans were queer, unhuman.

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

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

which person or people

From this reading There were friendly lights here and there; the squire, who had met him at the train, slipped a kindly hand under his arm as they ascended the steps and crossed the porch.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading But David looked worn and miserable; perhaps they suffered more than one thought.