Chapter XXXIX

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

Having no one else present.

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

on or to one side

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading Ima had told Aunt Maggie of his strange behaviour when he had stopped the cart.

confusion resulting from failure to understand

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Ima had told Aunt Maggie of his strange behaviour when he had stopped the cart.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

demanding attention

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading Ima had told Aunt Maggie of his strange behaviour when he had stopped the cart.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

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

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading Ima had told Aunt Maggie of his strange behaviour when he had stopped the cart.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

immediately past

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

treat with contempt

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

absolutely still

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

seemingly loud enough to break something; violently rattling or clattering

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Ima had told Aunt Maggie of his strange behaviour when he had stopped the cart.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Ima had told Aunt Maggie of his strange behaviour when he had stopped the cart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Ima had told Aunt Maggie of his strange behaviour when he had stopped the cart.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

badly timed

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

nonexistent

From this reading When he arrived she was up-stairs in her room, crying a little, wanting to be alone.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

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

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

at the time that

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

in or at the place that

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

the words that are spoken

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There was one cried the same words at "Post Offic" on this night and one, groaning in torment of spirit, that put it aside as a jest untimely, then, convinced of it, got to his feet and heard as it were the world shattering to pieces in his ears.

past form of “wrench” — twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

From this reading The gathering storm had opened and was driving along the Ridge in its first onset of rain when at last Percival turned where Dora had left him, wrenched himself about as though his feet were rooted, and brought to Aunt Maggie the dark and working face that had stared down upon the Old Manor.

a late time of life

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE BIG FIGHT OPENS I There had been one years before that had cried, "You are Lord Burdon!" and one that had received it, first in light mock at its folly, then in bewilderment at its truth.