Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MADGIN AT THE HELM.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

having knowledge of

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

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From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

past form of “elbow” — push one's way with the elbows

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

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From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered

From this reading MADGIN AT THE HELM.

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

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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From this reading MADGIN AT THE HELM.

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From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

most important element

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

out of fashion

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

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From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

affording physical or mental rest

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

comparative of “smart” — showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Mr. Madgin's house stood somewhat back from the main street of Eastbury.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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

From this reading MADGIN AT THE HELM.

of or concerning this or that

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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

From this reading It was an old-fashioned house, of modest exterior, and had an air of being elbowed into the background by the smarter and more modern domiciles on each side of it.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.

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

From this reading Its steep, overhanging roof and porched doorway gave it a sleepy, reposeful look, as though it were watching the on-goings of the little town through half-closed lids, and taking small cognizance thereof.