Chapter V

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

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

later than; following

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

anew

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

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

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

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

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

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

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

the light provided by a burning candle

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

start firing a weapon

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

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

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

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

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Oh, if only my mother were here!”

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Oh, if only my mother were here!”

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

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

immediately past

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

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an artist of consummate skill

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

garments that must be repaired

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

a particular point in time

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading “Oh, if only my mother were here!”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Oh, if only my mother were here!”

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh, if only my mother were here!”

and nothing more

From this reading “Oh, if only my mother were here!”

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

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From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

on the contrary

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

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From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

have in common

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

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

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

a descent as through liquid (especially through water)

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

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

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

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

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

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

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.

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

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

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

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

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

From this reading She went about the kitchen, mending the fire, setting the kettle to boil, bringing blankets to be heated and herbs to be brewed as steadily and gravely as though she were Mistress Radpath herself.

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

From this reading “Oh, if only my mother were here!”

at the time that

From this reading BY CANDLELIGHT When, a moment later, Roger and Master Simon half helped, half carried the stranger through the door, Margeret’s first feeling was a sinking of the heart and the despairing thought:

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

From this reading But the next minute her courage rose again at the thought that here was a task to which, after all, she was quite equal and that at last had come a thrilling adventure in which she could have her own share.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But all the time her heart was beating loud with excitement rather than terror at the risk they were running.