Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

later than; following

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

next to; at the side of

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

a small house with a single story

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "How do you know where I have been?"

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

experiencing or showing fear

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

start firing a weapon

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

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

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

not any; not one

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

above and across; more than

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

on the contrary

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

free from harm or evil

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

a male human offspring

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

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

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

cooked in steam

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

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

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

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

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

precisely as stated

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading "'Twas cowld and wet at Granfer's caave, I spoase?" was her first greeting, after looking at me very carefully.

at the time that

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

in or at the place that

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

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

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now how she knew I had been in the cave I know not, neither will I pretend to explain; at the same time, I felt rather fearful at the thought that she should have been aware of the place where I had spent the day, when no one had told her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading I SEE NAOMI PENRYN ON ROCK CALLED THE SPANISH CAVALIER, AND RESCUE HER--WE ESCAPE FROM THE TRESIDDERS When I entered Betsey's cottage, she was sitting with her son beside the open fireplace, watching a crock which steamed over a wood fire, and from which came a strange smell.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How do you know where I have been?"