Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

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

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading "You'd better wait till to-morrow," suggested the captain.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading "You'd better wait till to-morrow," suggested the captain.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

an individualized description of a particular instance

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

an old word for “before”

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

-ing form of “express” — give expression to

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

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

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

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

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

cause to stop

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

temporary military shelter

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

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

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

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

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

engage in

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

not any; not one

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

plural of “purchaser” — a person who buys

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading "You'd better wait till to-morrow," suggested the captain.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

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

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

a special situation

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

up to a particular time

From this reading "You'd better wait till to-morrow," suggested the captain.

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

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

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

From this reading "You'd better wait till to-morrow," suggested the captain.

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

From this reading "I'll go down to-night," said Larry, drawing on his heavy boots.

in the direction of

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

precisely as stated

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "You'd better wait till to-morrow," suggested the captain.

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

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Larry, with some reluctance, agreed to this delay, and the rest of the evening was spent by the little party in making preparations for a start on the following day; but difficulties arose in the way of settling with the purchasers of their claims, so that another day passed ere they got fairly off on their journey towards Sacramento.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "The poor thing will be in no humour to see any one to-night, and we can make a halt near the hut for an hour or so."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "They are not very far off," continued Ned, detailing his interview with the brother and sister, and expressing a conviction that the former could not now be in life.

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

From this reading "You'd better wait till to-morrow," suggested the captain.