Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

remote in manner

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

for the reason that

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

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From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

divisible by two

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

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

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

having frets

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

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

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

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

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

be the source of pain

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

move hurridly

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

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

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

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

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

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

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust

From this reading There was the pedlar, trusting to the shelter he had promised him—and Rebecca, old in service—and Causleen.

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

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading She was aloof and chill whenever they met about the house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.

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

From this reading The fear was on him constantly that Garsykes would hear of his infirmity and rush to the attack before his strength returned to face it.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading A ROPE-END AND A TREE I Hardcastle fretted during the next days, because the hurt to his knee yielded slowly even to Rebecca’s skill with peat and simples and the right way of handling bandages.