Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

later than; following

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading "Well, I'm blessed if it ain't his Worship!" he cried.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading And then he dropped his musket in amazement.

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

From this reading And then he dropped his musket in amazement.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading "Well, I'm blessed if it ain't his Worship!" he cried.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

take exception to

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Halt!" cried the sentry.

open to doubt or debate

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading And then he dropped his musket in amazement.

suggestive of an elf in strangeness and otherworldliness

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

cause to stop

From this reading "Halt!" cried the sentry.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

moving with great haste

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

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

From this reading "Well, I'm blessed if it ain't his Worship!" he cried.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Well, I'm blessed if it ain't his Worship!" he cried.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, I'm blessed if it ain't his Worship!" he cried.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

a region in central Italy

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading And then he dropped his musket in amazement.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "Halt!" cried the sentry.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

temporarily incapable of speaking

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then he dropped his musket in amazement.

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

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

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

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.

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

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

(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 "Well, I'm blessed if it ain't his Worship!" he cried.

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

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

which person or people

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some six or seven of his mates, who were lounging about the camp, some playing cards, some lying on their backs and staring up at the sky, came hurrying up at the sound of the challenge, and, speechless with astonishment, they stared at Master Nathaniel.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading "Well, I'm blessed if it ain't his Worship!" he cried.

class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land

From this reading THE FAIR IN THE ELFIN MARCHES About two hours after he had set out from the farm, Master Nathaniel reached a snug little hollow at the foot of the hills, chosen for their camp by the consignment of the Lud Yeomanry stationed, by his own orders, at the foot of the Debatable Hills.