Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

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

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

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

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

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

From this reading Let's go somewhere where we can be quiet."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Let's go somewhere where we can be quiet."

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

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

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

without deviation

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

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

From this reading Let's go somewhere where we can be quiet."

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

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

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

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

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

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

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

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From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

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

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

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 There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

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

From this reading Let's go somewhere where we can be quiet."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

secure in or as if in a berth or dock

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

not any; not one

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

on one occasion

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Let's go somewhere where we can be quiet."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

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

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

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

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Let's go somewhere where we can be quiet."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

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

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

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

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Penelope had already discovered this, and at once led her sisters through it.

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

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

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

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

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

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Let's go somewhere where we can be quiet."

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

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Girls," said Esther solemnly, as she hurried down the garden to where they were sitting, "I've got a lot to talk about.

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

From this reading There was a door in one wall of the garden, which led out directly on to the moor.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading At no great distance up the slope was a large group of rocks, which afforded them seats and shelter; it had other advantages, too, for from it they could look along the winding road, or down on the river and the cottages.