Chapter XIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

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From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

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

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

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From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

being one more than ten

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

transport from one place to another

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

start firing a weapon

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preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

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

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

having hills and crags

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

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

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

given to inquiry

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

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From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

engage in

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

a form of address for a man

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

according to the clock

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

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

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

precisely, exactly

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

up to a particular time

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

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

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

kept in good condition

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The house stood amid well-kept grounds, about as far west of the river as Mr. Pratt’s was in the opposite direction.

toward the west

From this reading About eleven o’clock next morning Warrender and Pratt landed from the motor-boat at the ferry, and, inquiring of the ferryman the way to Mr. Crawshay’s house, struck up the hilly road that ran westward from the right bank of the river.

which person or people

From this reading The apple-cheeked maid-servant who answered their ring announced that her master was out, and would not return till the afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Crawshay, it was true, had invited them to make straight for the house across the fields; but they had decided that it would be more becoming, on this first visit, to observe the customary forms.