Chapter XV

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

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

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

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

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

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

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From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

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From this reading Malcolm can’t loaf about here longer than is necessary.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

involving the joint activity of two or more

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

dearly loved

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

well in the past; former

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

set up or found

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

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

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

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

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

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

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Malcolm can’t loaf about here longer than is necessary.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

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

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

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

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

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

From this reading Malcolm can’t loaf about here longer than is necessary.

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From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

and nothing more

From this reading "Just one thing more.

people descended from a common ancestor

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating

From this reading Malcolm can’t loaf about here longer than is necessary.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

for more time

From this reading Malcolm can’t loaf about here longer than is necessary.

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From this reading Malcolm can’t loaf about here longer than is necessary.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

a particular point in time

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

absolutely essential

From this reading Malcolm can’t loaf about here longer than is necessary.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Just one thing more.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

term of address for a man

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

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

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

a special situation

From this reading "Just one thing more.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

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

From this reading SETTLING DOWN Having, in pursuance of a partially concerted plan of existence, thus held out the olive branch to her brother, Isla found the rest easy.

male cat

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

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

From this reading Next morning the breakfast-table was unclouded, and Sir Tom departed to London, more comfortable in his mind about his kinsfolk than at any moment since he had arrived in the Glen.

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

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

during the time that

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I’m glad that you have come to some sort of understanding with your brother, my dear," he said, as Isla helped him on with his big travelling-coat in the hall, while Rosmead’s horses were waiting at the door.