Chapter VII

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

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

highly skilled

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

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

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

expected hopefully

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

a grain of barley

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

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From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

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From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

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From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

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From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

without deviation

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

a boy or man

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

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

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

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

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

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

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

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

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

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

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

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

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

enter uninvited

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

in a tantalizing manner

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

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From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

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

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

a narrow way or road

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

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

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

common black European thrush

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

of an obscure nature

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

not any; not one

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

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

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

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

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

above and across; more than

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

a course of conduct

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

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

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

a recklessly extravagant consumer

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

past form of “retrace” — to go back over again

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

English physician who in retirement compiled a well-known thesaurus (1779-1869)

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

rushing about hastily in an undignified way

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

successive (without a break)

From this reading A straight and narrow path between the high hedge and cornfields, over the meadow, across the old stone bridge, down the lane to the park gate on the Ippingford road--all to be drearily retraced.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

a small amount (especially of food or wine)

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

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

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

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

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

lacking pathways

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

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

From this reading HESTER OF THE SCARLET CLOAK Great was the rejoicing in the home of the field mouse on the return of the prodigal.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

very cordial

From this reading Merle, happy in the success of his mission, watched the little fellow scamper off among the barley stalks and made no attempt to follow his course or intrude upon the welcoming festivities.

in or at the place that

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading His errand of mercy accomplished, the curate's path of duty now led directly back to Ipping House, back to the prison cell where Roget and Cruden and all the police platoon of beetle-colored books and the funereal inkstand and the penholder of evil tasting wood grimly awaited him.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading In the opposite direction lay a new and untrod path, a woodland way that whispered invitingly with mysterious darknesses and possibilities of adventure.