Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

present in great quantity

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

not fitting closely; hanging loosely

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

plural of “brown” — an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

To consume or be consumed by fire.

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

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

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They had each a sack of a mackintosh strapped on to their saddle fronts.

covered or protected with or as if with a case

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

extremely

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They had each a sack of a mackintosh strapped on to their saddle fronts.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

plural of “hack” — one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric

From this reading They had each a sack of a mackintosh strapped on to their saddle fronts.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

(of liquids) clouded as with sediment

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

cooked in hot water

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading They had each a sack of a mackintosh strapped on to their saddle fronts.

put a saddle on

From this reading They had each a sack of a mackintosh strapped on to their saddle fronts.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

easily squashed; resembling a sponge in having soft porous texture and compressibility

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.

plural of “sportsman” — someone who engages in sports

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

that has been violently compressed

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

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

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading They had each a sack of a mackintosh strapped on to their saddle fronts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

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

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

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

From this reading There had been a great deal of rain in the night, and the horses poached and squashed as they went.

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

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Our sportsmen, however, were prepared as well for what had fallen as for what might come; for they were encased in enormously thick boots, with baggy overalls, and coats and waistcoats of the stoutest and most abundant order.

at the time that

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading THE CROSS-ROADS AT DALLINGTON BURN When his lordship and Jack mounted their hacks in the morning to go to the cross-roads at Dallington Burn, it was so dark that they could not see whether they were on bays or browns.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a dull, murky day, with heavy spongy clouds overhead.