Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading MABEL HARRINGTON AND HER SON.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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From this reading Indeed, the old fellow was too unhappy for his usual avocations.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

placed in a grave

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

divisible by two

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

a boy or man

From this reading Indeed, the old fellow was too unhappy for his usual avocations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

past form of “garnish” — take a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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From this reading MABEL HARRINGTON AND HER SON.

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading MABEL HARRINGTON AND HER SON.

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

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

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

From this reading Indeed, the old fellow was too unhappy for his usual avocations.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, the old fellow was too unhappy for his usual avocations.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading MABEL HARRINGTON AND HER SON.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading Indeed, the old fellow was too unhappy for his usual avocations.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

plural of “partridge” — flesh of either quail or grouse

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

by chance

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

be seated

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

in or at or to some place

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

a male human offspring

From this reading MABEL HARRINGTON AND HER SON.

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

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading Indeed, the old fellow was too unhappy for his usual avocations.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Indeed, the old fellow was too unhappy for his usual avocations.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

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

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading A strange belief haunted him night and day, that Lina was somewhere in the wood, frozen to death, and buried in the snow drifts--or worse, perhaps, had fallen through some air-hole in the ice, and perished, calling in vain for help!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would not force himself to sit down at his nets, or touch the carpenter's tools with which the boat-house was garnished.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Ben Benson was never at home now; he went into the woods daily to snare partridges, and set box-traps for rabbits, he said; and the inmates of General Harrington's mansion were too sad and disheartened even for smiles, at the idea of rabbits or partridges on New York island.