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 It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

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

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

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

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

a symmetrical arrangement of the parts of a thing

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

the boundary of a specific area

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

a movement into or inward

From this reading ENTERING HOLLAND.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading ENTERING HOLLAND.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

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

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

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 It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

go across or through

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

an educational institution

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

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

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there is nothing of the kind.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

precisely as stated

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

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

From this reading It was a long time before Rollo learned that in travelling from one European country to another, he was not to expect any visible line of demarcation to show the frontier.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Rollo and Mr. George went into Holland by the railway.

at the time that

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Boys at school, in studying the shape and conformation of different countries on the map, and seeing them marked by distinct colored boundaries, are very apt to imagine that they will see something, when travelling from one country to another, to show them by visible signs when they pass the frontier.