Chapter XV

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

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

(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 Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

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

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

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

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

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

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

a youthful male person

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

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From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

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

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

set up or found

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

a young female

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

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

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

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

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

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

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

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

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

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

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

popular aquarium fish

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

offending against or breaking a law or rule

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

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

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

on one occasion

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

with speed

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

with speed

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

not in physical motion

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

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

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

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

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

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

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

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

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

the act of using

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

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

From this reading Of course, there was always Old Nancy’s gift—the matches—if the darkness grew unbearable.

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

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Both Jack and Molly remembered the matches, but they did not feel quite sure whether this was the proper time to use them, as they were afraid of offending their guide if they suggested that his lantern did not give enough light.

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

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.

which person or people

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Jack’s Misfortune_ The children were obliged to walk quickly in order to keep pace with their guide, who trotted along rapidly, never troubling to glance round to see if they were coming.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Once they had left the clearing and the queer little house behind them, and plunged into the wood, they found it quite dark; and darker still as they got farther in.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Strange crackly noises could be heard from time to time behind the bushes and trees, which suggested all sorts of things to you if you happened to be a little girl or boy with a fairly active imagination.