Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

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From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

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

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

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

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

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

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

a youthful male person

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

characterized by great determination

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

one or the other of two

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

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

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

set up or found

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

a man of refinement

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

with appreciation; in a grateful manner

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

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

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

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

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

fasten with a hook

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

plural of “knickknack” — a small inexpensive mass-produced article

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

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

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

shelf that projects from wall above fireplace

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

plural of “miniature” — painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

plural of “moorland” — open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

on one occasion

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

and nothing more

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

a person who is rejected (from society or home)

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

above and across; more than

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

past form of “rack” — go at a rack

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

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

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

put a saddle on

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

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

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading The colonel's treatment of Harry at the club had cleared the air of any doubt that either the boy or St. George might have had concerning Rutter's frame of mind.

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

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading And so the outcast settled down determined not only to adapt himself to the comforts--or want of them--to be found under St. George's roof, but to do it cheerfully, gratefully, and like a man and a gentleman.

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From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Then the two had set out his books and miniatures; one of his mother, which he kissed tenderly, with the remark that it wasn't half as pretty as the original, and then propped up in the place of honor in the middle of his desk, and another of his father, which he placed on an adjoining table--as well as his few belongings and knickknacks.

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

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

which person or people

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So the boy unpacked the things which Alec had brought in, and with his mother's assistance--who came in once a week--hung up his hunting-clothes in the closet, racked up his guns and fishing-rods over the mantel, and suspended his favorite saddle by a stirrup on a hook in the hall.

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

From this reading Henceforth the boy and the man would conduct their lives as if the Lord of Moorlands did not exist.