Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

terminate

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

being one more than ten

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

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From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

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From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

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

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

conformity or harmony

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

according to the clock

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

rebuking a person harshly

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

an instance of visual perception

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

be seated

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

in the near future

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)

From this reading SPENSER.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

in or at that place or location

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

up to a particular time

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.

anger produced by some annoying irritation

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

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

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

look attentively

From this reading A STRANGE MEETING 'Before the door sat self-consuming Care, Day and night keeping wary watch and ward For fear lest Force or Fraud should unaware Break in, and spoil the treasure there in gard.'

at the time that

From this reading Lucy did not attempt to sit down at the board when dinner was served at eleven o'clock.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Lucy Forrester soon forgot the vexation and anger which her stepmother's scolding had roused.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She kept out of her sight, and entertained little Ambrose with stories of fairies and elfs and imps and hobgoblins till the time came for her to go up the hill to the Ratcliffes' house.