Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

a cherished desire

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

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

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

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

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

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

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

plural of “causeway” — a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

sound recording consisting of a disk with a continuous groove; used to reproduce music by rotating while a phonograph needle tracks in the groove

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

having received what was desired

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

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

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

provoking horror

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

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

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

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

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

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From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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 A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

the force of workers available

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

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

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

past form of “repute” — look on as or consider

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

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From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

in the near future

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

confined on all sides

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

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

From this reading He had looked forward to beholding this quaint place, erected in the middle of a lake, surrounded, in fact, by water, and approached by one or more causeways.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The thought was horrible, but the fact was true, for daily men were extracted from the other cage, and taken to the summit of the temple.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

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

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

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

From this reading A City by the Water For many weeks Roger de Luce had longed to see the city of Mexico, though it was a much shorter time since he had learned that that was the name of the place depicted upon the golden disc which had come into Peter Tamworth's hands.

which person or people

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

an established custom

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Indeed, there are few who could look upon the prospects which now faced him with a cheerful face, for it was not long before he learned that the solid wooden bars of his cage were wont to hold captives--captives kept for the day of sacrifice.

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

From this reading He had never dreamed that his ambition would so soon be gratified, nor was he so vastly pleased now that he had come to this spot, reputed to hold a store of treasure.