Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

later than; following

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

anew

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

in addition

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

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

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

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

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

possessive form of “brook” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

an association of criminals

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

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

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

United States golfer who won many major golf tournaments (1912-1997)

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

immediately past

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading UNDERGROUND MYSTERIES OF THE SWAMP.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDERGROUND MYSTERIES OF THE SWAMP.

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

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

a meeting planned at a certain time and place

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

still in existence

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading UNDERGROUND MYSTERIES OF THE SWAMP.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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

From this reading UNDERGROUND MYSTERIES OF THE SWAMP.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

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

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.

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

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

under the level of the ground

From this reading UNDERGROUND MYSTERIES OF THE SWAMP.

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

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

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

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

at the time that

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

in or at the place that

From this reading It is also a fact that when the den at Markham was broken up finally, some of the surviving desperadoes took up their permanent abode at Brook's Bush, where they kept an illicit still.

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

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

which person or people

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading His taking off was done by a woman who struck him upon the head with a stone which she carried in a stocking.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Now that the reader may feel himself upon sure ground as to the facts of this true story, I may state that Roland likewise learnt from Nancy that the gang had a rendezvous in a piece of dense wood known as Brook's Bush, close to the mouth of the Don River.

a late time of life

From this reading Down to fifteen years after the date of my story the community was every now and again startled by tidings of robbery, outrage or murder at the Don; and the last notable act of the gang was the murder of the editor of the _Colonist_, one Hogan, a member of the legislature.