Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

later than; following

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

(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 long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

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

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plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

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

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

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plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding

From this reading BUSY PREPARATIONS AND THE CLIMAX--THE LOVERS--TOM TINKNOR'S DISCOVERY--GENERAL REJOICINGS--THE IDOL DEFACED.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

past form of “deface” — mar or spoil the appearance of

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the act of discovering something

From this reading BUSY PREPARATIONS AND THE CLIMAX--THE LOVERS--TOM TINKNOR'S DISCOVERY--GENERAL REJOICINGS--THE IDOL DEFACED.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

at any time

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading BUSY PREPARATIONS AND THE CLIMAX--THE LOVERS--TOM TINKNOR'S DISCOVERY--GENERAL REJOICINGS--THE IDOL DEFACED.

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

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

toward home

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

a material effigy that is worshipped

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

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

a small natural hill

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

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

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

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From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading BUSY PREPARATIONS AND THE CLIMAX--THE LOVERS--TOM TINKNOR'S DISCOVERY--GENERAL REJOICINGS--THE IDOL DEFACED.

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

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

lower

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

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

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

above and across; more than

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading BUSY PREPARATIONS AND THE CLIMAX--THE LOVERS--TOM TINKNOR'S DISCOVERY--GENERAL REJOICINGS--THE IDOL DEFACED.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

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playful in an appealingly bold way

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

reflecting optimism

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

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

From this reading BUSY PREPARATIONS AND THE CLIMAX--THE LOVERS--TOM TINKNOR'S DISCOVERY--GENERAL REJOICINGS--THE IDOL DEFACED.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

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

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

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

male cat

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

From this reading She was now in readiness for her homeward journey.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

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

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

which person or people

From this reading Her heart had put forth its life flower, and who ever forgot a like season of bloom.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The long-wished-for time had come, and with it, ten thousand joyous emotions, which, amid all the changes of after life, she never forgot.

any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The next morning the cottage on the knoll presented a scene of busy preparation, the climax of which brought forth Little Wolf rosy, and roguish, wrapped in blankets and shawls, sufficient, we doubt not, to have covered over more land than the nether garments of the famous Ten Breeches.