Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

later than; following

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

Having no one else present.

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

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From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

past form of “bank” — tip laterally

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

travel across or pass over

From this reading "'Ere's some more parties wanting to cross."

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading "'Ere's some more parties wanting to cross."

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

transport from one place to another

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

in a gradual manner

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading He turned to Richard.

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

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

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

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

the light of the Moon

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading "'Ere's some more parties wanting to cross."

plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading "'Ere's some more parties wanting to cross."

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

a member of a police force

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

the act of rowing as a sport

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "'Ere's some more parties wanting to cross."

having a supporting base

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

standing still

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned to Richard.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

nonexistent

From this reading "'Ere's some more parties wanting to cross."

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

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

at the time that

From this reading THE HOUSE OF LIVING ALONE MOVES AWAY When Sarah Brown and Richard, followed by the Dog David, reached the Mitten Island Ferry, after travelling slowly by moonlight, they were surprised to see a great crowd of people banked up on the Island, and one man in the uniform of a policeman, standing alone on the mainland.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading About ten yards from land the ferryman sat in his boat, rowing gently to keep himself stationary in the current.

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

From this reading "You'll 'ave to come to shore now," said the policeman, in the tone of one exhausted by long argument.