Chapter XIII

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

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

(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 “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

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

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

plural of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

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

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

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

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

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

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

as from an altitude or distance

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

fearless and daring

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

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From this reading “It is a remarkable country for deer,” says Charley.

a person who is in charge

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

deem to be

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

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

From this reading “It is a remarkable country for deer,” says Charley.

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

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

at any time

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “It is a remarkable country for deer,” says Charley.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

the act of departing

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

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From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

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

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

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

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

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

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

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

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

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

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

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

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

unusual or striking

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

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

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

carry out

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

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

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

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

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

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

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

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

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

a historical plateau region in northwestern Romania that is separated from the rest of the country by the Transylvanian Alps; originally part of Hungary; incorporated into Romania at the end of World War I

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

in or at the place that

From this reading “And where,” asks Aunt Markham, resignedly, “are we going next?”

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

From this reading “We are going,” answers Eric, “to Transylvania, which I consider, take it all in all, the loveliest county in the mountains.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “Then it must be a remarkable county,” says Mrs. Cardigan, looking up from a map which she is studying with Mr. Lanier—this has become one of our chief amusements since we obtained a bird’s-eye view of the country from the summit of the Black.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading “All by the shady greenwood-tree The merry, merry archers roam; Jovial and bold and ever free, They tread their woodland home.”