Chapter X

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

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

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

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

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

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

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

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

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From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

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

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

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

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

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

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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 He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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 When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

the force of workers available

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

transport commercially

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

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

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

characterized by variety

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

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

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

at the time that

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

in or at the place that

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

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

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The captain was a good and a wise disciplinarian, however.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When snow was falling, which was less often than might be imagined, he had them under cover in the hall, where there was room enough for games of many kinds, and these were varied by regular exercise with clubs in lieu of dumb-bells.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He well knew the value of exercise in keeping illness far away, so he kept his men at work.

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

From this reading On dry days they would be sent in parties to the forest, to cut down and drag home wood to keep up roaring fires in the ship and in the hall as well.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In open weather games were not forgotten out of doors, you may be quite sure.