Chapter III

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

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

in the past

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

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

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

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From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

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

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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

From this reading THE INN IN THE SPESSART.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading * * * * * TALES OF THE INN.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

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 Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading * * * * * TALES OF THE INN.

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

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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

From this reading THE INN IN THE SPESSART.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading * * * * * TALES OF THE INN.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

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

From this reading * * * * * TALES OF THE INN.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

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

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

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

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

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

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

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

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

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

From this reading Evening was coming on, and the shadows of the giant pines and beeches darkened the narrow road on which the two were walking.

during the time that

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The one might have been about eighteen years old, and was by trade a compass-maker; the other was a goldsmith, and, judging from his appearance, could not have been more than sixteen, and was most likely making his first journey out into the world.

a late time of life

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

but in spite of that

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Many years ago, while yet the roads in the Spessart were in poor condition and but little traveled, two young journeymen were making their way through this wooded region.