Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

anew

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

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

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

make certain of

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

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

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

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From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

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From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

to double the degree

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

the quality of being slow to understand

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

set up or found

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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From this reading THE GATE-LODGE.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

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

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

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

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

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

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

carry out

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

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

From this reading THE GATE-LODGE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading I presume she therein seemed to take a bond of fate, and doubly assure the every-day dullness of her existence.

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

From this reading Mr Bevis had his horses put to, then taken away again, and an old hunter saddled.

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

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

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

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

(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 Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

at the time that

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

in or at the place that

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

which person or people

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

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

From this reading Well, she was a good creature, and doubtless a corner would be found for her up above, where a little more work would probably be required of her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But half-way from home he came to a burst bridge, and had to return, much to the relief of his wife, who, when she had him in the house again, could enjoy the rain, she said: it was so cosey and comfortable to feel you could not go out, or any body call.