Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

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

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

plural of “cove” — a small inlet

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

divisible by two

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

an estuary in central northeastern England formed by the Ouse River and the Trent River

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

close in time; about to occur

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

immediately past

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

a particular point in time

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

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

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

the local environment

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

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

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

move an implement through

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

plural of “tee” — the starting place for each hole on a golf course

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One of them showed fine feeling and much delicacy on his part.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading It must not be thought that Flamborough, although it was Robin's dwelling-place--so far as he had any--was the principal scene of his operations, or the stronghold of his enterprise.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

at the time that

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

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

From this reading And for this there were many reasons which are not of any moment now.

during the time that

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.

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

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading On the contrary, his liking was for quiet coves near Scarborough, or even to the north of Whitby, when the wind and tide were suitable.

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

From this reading CAUGHT AT LAST While these little things were doing thus, the coast from the mouth of the Tees to that of Humber, and even the inland parts, were in a great stir of talk and work about events impending.