Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

anew

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

aroused or activated

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading THE CHASE.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

slightly wet

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

dearly loved

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

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

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

plural of “ditch” — a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

a defamatory or abusive word or phrase

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

of or relating to Fabianism

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

put in effect

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

the act of departing

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

go away from a place

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

above and across; more than

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a country person

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

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

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Fabian," said she, shaking his shoulder roughly, "you are going to sleep again.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

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

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

plural of “stile” — an upright that is a member in a door or window frame

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading THE CHASE.

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

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

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

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

look attentively

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

which person or people

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The next morning, a few hours before Carl, whistling a ballad of which he was the author, commenced his journey over ditches and stiles, to fulfill his engagement to watch with the children of the peasant woman, Mr. Fabian H---- was awakened by his affectionate wife, who informed him that it was time for him to prepare himself for his hunting expedition.

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

From this reading Sleepy, and unwilling to leave his cozy bed, for the sake of enjoying the damp morning air, Mr. Fabian addressed his spouse with all the tenderness which his state of mind would permit:

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Dear Ulgenie, you--" Mistress Ulrica, however, did not permit herself to be moved by this gentle epithet.