Chapter VI

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

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

a female human offspring

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

a young female

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

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

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

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

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

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

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

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

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

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

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

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 management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

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

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

the act of managing something

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

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

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading The management of his house he entirely left in the hands of old Mariane and his children.

in an original manner

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

in an uninterestingly ponderous manner

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

with low volume

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

on the contrary

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

Identical; not different.

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

of or relating to schools

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

an educational institution

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

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

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

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

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

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

From this reading Her name was Tomasine Rendalen, and she was the daughter of the head-master, Rendalen.

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

From this reading His name was derived from the mountain district of Rendalen, from which his father had originally come.

which person or people

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Rendalen was a big, strong man, who quietly, if rather ponderously, performed his scholastic duties in the town, and who, since his wife's death, had taken interest in nothing but his school, and the town reading society.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading SAILS IN SIGHT In the autumn of the same year, a girl came home, who became the subject of conversation in the whole town, and for two reasons.