Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement

From this reading Eve was impatient, but acquiesced.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Eve was impatient, but acquiesced.

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From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Richard wanted to get a good start.

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

From this reading Richard wanted to get a good start.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading Eve was impatient, but acquiesced.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

many times at short intervals

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

on one occasion

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

above and across; more than

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Richard wanted to get a good start.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading It was not Richard's engagement, however, which gave to his life the effect of strangeness.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

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

From this reading Richard wanted to get a good start.

up to a particular time

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Richard wanted to get a good start.

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

From this reading Eve was impatient, but acquiesced.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

which person or people

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

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

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading _In Which We Hear Once More of a Sandalwood Fan._ IN the winter which followed Richard often wondered if he were the same man who had ridden his old Ben up over the hills, and had said his solemn grace at his own candle-lighted table.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It had been decided that he and Eve should wait until another year for their wedding.