Chapter X · Chapter 10

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

combine into one

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

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From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

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

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

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

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

plural of “formula” — a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

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

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

a section of northwestern Washington, D.C.

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

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

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

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

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

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

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

the activity of keeping something secret

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

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

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

a vast multitude

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

a particular point in time

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

not any; not one

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

on one occasion

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

above and across; more than

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

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

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

one of the twelve Apostles (first century)

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

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

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had told his master at once about Simon Gosler, his horde of money and his hiding places for it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

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

From this reading The learning of magic was by no means easy.

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

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

at the time that

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading Mr. Wicker though interested and attentive, gave Chris the impression that what he had been told was not new to him.

possessive form of “wicker” — slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The days went by with Chris's mornings and afternoons spent in Mr. Wicker's study, reading books too heavy for him to lift, learning incantations by heart, and how to blend simple formulae over the fire.

but in spite of that

From this reading At times Chris was allowed to run about the large vegetable garden and climb the orchard trees, but he was told that the moment had not yet come when he could wander at will in early Georgetown.