Chapter III · The Gift of the Magic Cloak

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

(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 It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

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

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

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

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

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

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

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

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

for the reason that

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

provide with clothes or put clothes on

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

come together as in a cluster or flock

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

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

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

a small house with a single story

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

construct, build, or erect

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

any light downy material

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

like down or as soft as down

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

a young female

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

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

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

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

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

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

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

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

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

superlative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

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

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

a domain in which something is dominant

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

with neatness

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

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From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

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From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

not in physical motion

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

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

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

precisely as stated

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

in a hearty manner

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And, as many traveled that way, the ferryman was able in time to erect a very comfortable cottage, and to buy good furniture for it, and to clothe warmly and neatly his two children.

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

From this reading It consisted of a cluster of houses of the humblest description, for the people of this village were all poor and lived in simple fashion.

which person or people

From this reading One of these children was a little girl named Margaret, who was called “Meg” by the villagers and “Fluff” by the ferryman her father, because her hair was so soft and fluffy.

belonging to which person

From this reading Yet one house appeared to be somewhat better than the others, for it stood on the river-bank and had been built by the ferryman whose business it was to carry all travelers across the river.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.

but in spite of that

From this reading Nearly two days’ journey from the city of Nole, yet still within the borders of the great kingdom of Noland, was a little village lying at the edge of a broad river.