Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

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

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

past form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

placed crosswise

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

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From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading From head to foot he was the gentleman and the soldier.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From head to foot he was the gentleman and the soldier.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

a man of refinement

From this reading From head to foot he was the gentleman and the soldier.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

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

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading From head to foot he was the gentleman and the soldier.

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

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

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

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

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

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

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

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

occurring or falling between events or points in time

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

become covered with mist

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

not any; not one

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading I was myself in no mood for conversation, and Hardy appeared equally inclined to silence.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading From head to foot he was the gentleman and the soldier.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

successive (without a break)

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

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

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

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

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE END OF THE DUEL The sun was slightly above the horizon, still showing round and red through the slight mist of early morning, as the major and I passed down the deserted front steps, and circled the house on our way to the place of meeting.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

showing signs of much wear or use

From this reading I glanced across at him, noting how straight he stood in his well-worn uniform, how gray his hair was, and the stern manliness of his face.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Under his arm was the leather case containing the derringers, and we crossed the intervening turf without exchanging a word.