Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

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

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

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

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

plural of “byway” — a side road little traveled (as in the countryside)

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

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

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

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

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

a field planted with corn

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

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

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

in deplorable condition

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

apart from; not including

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

a man of refinement

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

in a hideous manner

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

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

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

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

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

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 "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

immediately past

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

used to form the superlative

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

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

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

on one occasion

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

above and across; more than

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

having a point

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

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

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

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From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

a special situation

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

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

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

the upper part of anything

From this reading And thus, as evening drew nigh, we came to the top of a hill.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

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

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

used especially of timbers or boards; bent out of shape usually by moisture

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

tanned and coarsened from being outdoors

From this reading "Look at that!" quoth he, staring up at something hideously warped and weather-beaten and clasped round with iron bands,--an awful shape that dangled from rusting chain.

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

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here he stopped all at once and taking off his dilapidated hat, pointed with it up at the thing that rose above us, looming against the sunset-glory, beam, cross-bar and chain.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading FURTHER CONCERNING THE AFORESAID GENTLEMAN, ONE ANTHONY So we walked on together, side by side, through leafy byways and winding paths, past smiling cornfield and darkling wood; we talked of the Government, of country and town, of the Fashionable World and its most famous denizens, concerning which last my companion's knowledge seemed profound; we spoke but little of books, of which he seemed amazingly ignorant--in fine, we exchanged thoughts and reflections on any and everything except ourselves.

but in spite of that

From this reading "But for my light heels--I might have come to that--and yet why not--his troubles are over.