Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

highly skilled

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

later than; following

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

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

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

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

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

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

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

bound with chains

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

a small house with a single story

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

loss due to not showing up

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

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

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

cause to be firmly attached

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

make strong or stronger

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

the act of departing

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

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

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

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

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

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

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

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

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

fasten with a lock

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

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From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

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

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

liver or meat or fowl finely minced or ground and variously seasoned

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

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

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading Ruby sat down on the floor at his mother's feet as he spoke, and Minnie sat down on a low stool beside him.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

carry out

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

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

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

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

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

push forcefully

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

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

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

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

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

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

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

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

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

at the time that

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

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

From this reading Then he locked, bolted, barred, and chained the outer door, after which he shut the kitchen door, and, in default of any other mode of securing it, placed against it a heavy table as a barricade.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading RUBY IN DIFFICULTIES Having thrust his nephew into the cottage, Captain Ogilvy's first proceeding was to close the outer shutter of the window and fasten it securely on the inside.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading Having thus secured the premises in front, he proceeded to fortify the rear, and, when this was accomplished to his satisfaction, he returned to the kitchen, sat down opposite the widow, and wiped his shining pate.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Why, uncle, are we going to stand out a siege that you take so much pains to lock up?"