Chapter XIII

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

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

in addition

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

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

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

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

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

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From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

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From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

set up or found

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

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From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

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

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

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

From this reading But this was not what struck him the most.

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

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

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

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

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

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But this was not what struck him the most.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this was not what struck him the most.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

out of fashion

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

established beyond doubt

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

cut with a saw

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

term of address for a man

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

having a supporting base

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But this was not what struck him the most.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

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

From this reading He pulled the cloth off it, and saw to his surprise that it was a heavy silver tea-urn, though so black and discoloured that it looked more like copper or iron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

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

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

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

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

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

From this reading But this was not what struck him the most.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

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

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

having come into contact

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

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

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He examined two or three other things, standing by near it; they also proved to be large pieces of plate--great heavy dinner-table centres, candelabra, and such things,--and, child though he was, Master Francis could see they must be of considerable value.

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

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

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

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But this was not what struck him the most.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

at the time that

From this reading But when he went close up to them and touched one, he found that the covering was soft, though whatever was inside it was hard.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'OLD SIR DAVID'S' SECRET At first he thought the queer-looking things he saw must be odd-shaped pieces of stone, or petrifactions, such as you see in old-fashioned rockeries in gardens sometimes.