Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

later than; following

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

for the reason that

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

provide entertainment for

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

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

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

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

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986)

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

and nothing more

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

not any; not one

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

a safe place

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “As you wish, Sir Jasper,” she said tartly.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

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

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

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

From this reading “As you wish, Sir Jasper,” she said tartly.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

term of address for a man

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

that is looked for

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

be standing; be upright

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

in a tart manner

From this reading “As you wish, Sir Jasper,” she said tartly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading THE RIDING OUT SIR JASPER, out at Ben Shackleton’s farm, had been no easy guest to entertain since he sought refuge there from the pursuit of Goldstein’s men.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

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

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

at the time that

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

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

From this reading Shackleton’s wife, dismayed because her goodman had not returned long since from carrying his message to Windyhough, was sharp of tongue, and lacking in deference a little, as the way of the sturdy farm-folk is when they are troubled.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “As you wish, Sir Jasper,” she said tartly.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading He slept for twelve hours, after they had laid him on the lang-settle and stopped the bleeding from his wound; and then, for an hour, he had lain between sleep and waking; and, after that, he was keen to be up and doing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “As you wish, Sir Jasper,” she said tartly.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Just get up and stand on your two feet, and see how it feels, like.”