Chapter VII

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading She prepared some excellent soup for middags-mad (Nor., dinner).

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

half the width of an em

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

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

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading She prepared some excellent soup for middags-mad (Nor., dinner).

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

fine powdery foodstuff obtained by grinding and sifting the meal of a cereal grain

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She prepared some excellent soup for middags-mad (Nor., dinner).

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

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

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

brought together in one place

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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 times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

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

From this reading She prepared some excellent soup for middags-mad (Nor., dinner).

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

plural of “mushroom” — common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

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

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

above and across; more than

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

seed of a pea plant used for food

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

a country person

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading She prepared some excellent soup for middags-mad (Nor., dinner).

a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

a stipulated condition

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading She prepared some excellent soup for middags-mad (Nor., dinner).

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Esmeralda stayed at the tents, and added to the remains of the former stock of soup, some rice, Liebig’s essence of meat, pea flour, and some mushrooms, gathered _en route_.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

a substance that colors or dyes

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

the act of dressing and preparing yourself

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

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

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

an old word for “to”

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

at the time that

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

the act of creating written works

From this reading UNSUCCESSFUL FISHING--A MILITARY OFFICER--THE DERNIER RESSORT--OUR GIPSY RECEPTION--INTERRUPTED TOILETTE--FÊTE CHAMPÊTRE--DANCING ON THE GREENSWARD--TINCTURE OF CEDAR--THE DISAPPOINTMENT--THE LOSNA VAND--THE KETTLE PROP LOST--PEASANT CHILDREN--INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS--WRITING UNDER DIFFICULTIES--THE KINDLY HEART.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading “Many times he would go into the forest of the peeke, and set up ther his tent, with great provision of viteles, and would remaine ther vii weeks or more hunting and making other worthy pastimes unto his company.”--HUNTER’S _South Yorkshire_.

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

From this reading When frokost (Nor., breakfast) was over, we sent Noah and Zachariah to the Logan, with a fishing-rod each, and some trout-flies.