Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

later than; following

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

in addition

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

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

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

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

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

a line made of twisted fibers or threads

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

a social unit living together

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

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

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

immediately past

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

a woman who is the custodian of children

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

according to the clock

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

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

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

above and across; more than

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

with low volume

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

a lightweight cord

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading About ten o'clock William made his appearance, leading one of the goats by a string, followed by the others.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

precisely as stated

From this reading Juno came after with the sheep, also holding one with a cord; the rest had very quietly joined the procession.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

at the time that

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Old Ready had his boat loaded and had made sail for the other side of the island long before the family were up; indeed, before they were dressed he had landed his whole cargo on the beach, and was sitting down quietly taking his breakfast.

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

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As soon as he had eaten the beef and biscuit which he had taken with him, he carried up the things which he had brought, and commenced arrangements for setting up the tent, intending to await the arrival of William and Juno, that they might assist him in getting up the spars and canvas over it.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.

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

From this reading "Here we are at last!" said William laughing; "we have had terrible work in the woods, for Nanny would run on one side of a tree when I went on the other, and then I had to let go the string.