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 She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

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

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

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

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

a flag that shows its nationality

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

the state of being with someone

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

flesh of a young domestic duck

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

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

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

moving swiftly

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

set up or found

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

emerged from an egg

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

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

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

adult female chicken

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

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

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

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

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

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

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

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

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

a particular point in time

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

befitting a mother; warm and nurturing

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

very recently

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

an artist who paints

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

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

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

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

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

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

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

carry out

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

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

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

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

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

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

From this reading She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

plural of “timber” — the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

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

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

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

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

(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 She had liked the man from the first, liked him well enough to be as genuine as he was, and found delight in a companionship which led her down pleasant lanes of thought--which terminated, as they had begun, in quiet satisfaction.

in or at the place that

From this reading She had struck hard, spent some ammunition and endangered her line of communications, but she had reached the cover of the tall timbers, where for the moment it was safe to go into camp, repair damages and take account of injuries.

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

From this reading At the beginning of their acquaintance her interest in Markham had not been unlike that of the motherly hen in the doings of the newly hatched duckling with which she differed as to the practical utility of duckponds.

which person or people

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FUGITIVE Like the skillful general who covers his retreat by an unexpected show of strength, Olga Tcherny had retired in good order, with colors flying.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She had been intensely interested in his work and in his career which during the winter in Paris had been definitely shaped as a painter of successful portraits.