Chapter VI

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

(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 She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

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

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

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

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

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

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

inspired with confidence

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

a social unit living together

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading How good mother was to me in those days I well remember.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

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

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading How good mother was to me in those days I well remember.

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

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

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How good mother was to me in those days I well remember.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading How good mother was to me in those days I well remember.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

not any; not one

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

on one occasion

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

To recall to mind.

From this reading How good mother was to me in those days I well remember.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

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

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

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

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

an intense or violent exertion

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

express in words

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading How good mother was to me in those days I well remember.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

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

From this reading A NARROW ESCAPE I did not forget my master and settle down to my old out-door life at once.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.

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

From this reading But never a sign of him or Harry did I see, and though, as the leaves began to fall, it was quite easy to view the roof of the Hall across the shrubberies, no smoke rose from the tall, twisted red-brick chimney-stacks.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading How good mother was to me in those days I well remember.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She encouraged me to tell her all I could of the Hall and its people, and all the incidents of my captivity, and she alone of my family seemed thoroughly to sympathize with me in my longing for my lost master.

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

From this reading Every morning for many days I visited the gate at the end of the wood-path, and sat there or in the hedge beside it, straining my eyes across the meadow in the hope that Jack might come back once more.