Chapter VII

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

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

anew

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

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

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

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

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

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

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

for the reason that

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

shining unsteadily

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

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

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

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

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

not accessible to view

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

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

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

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

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

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

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

in an industrious manner

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

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

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

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

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

not any; not one

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

above and across; more than

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

bulge outward

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

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

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

cut with a saw

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

a large beer glass

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

not in physical motion

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

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

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.

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

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

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

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

look attentively

From this reading _PAINTING THE DEER_ Ann did not have to watch alone for the lantern that might again be seen flickering and swaying across the deck of the schooner.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading At least a man would not carry a lantern there during the early hours of the night but would creep about in the shadows or hang a covering over the portholes so that whatever light was needed would be hidden.

during the time that

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading The band mounted guard in turn and watched so industriously that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour began to wonder what the children hoped to see out in the night.

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

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Jo took upon himself the watch during the late hours, for he believed that no one would be likely to venture aboard the wreck while lamps still glowed from house windows so near.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I think that the reason you saw it that first night, Ann, was because pop and I go to bed so early.