Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

anew

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

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From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

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

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

without stop or interruption

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

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From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

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

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

one or the other of two

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE SECOND ESCAPE.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

divisible by two

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

start firing a weapon

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

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

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

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

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

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

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

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 For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

come together

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

in motion

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

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

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

and nothing more

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

a course of conduct

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND ESCAPE.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

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

From this reading THE SECOND ESCAPE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

propel through the air

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

up to a particular time

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

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

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

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

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

which person or people

From this reading By the time that he reached Drumshambo it was dark, and it continued so till he got to Cashcarrigan, which he did without meeting any one who either recognised him or spoke to him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading For four long hours there he remained, seated on the same stool, without moving or speaking; and for the same time there sat Andy on his bed, looking at the fire, and from time to time dragging a few sods from under the bed to throw them upon the ashes and keep up the warmth which seemed to be his only comfort.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading At length Thady thought it was dark enough, and without saying a word to the old man, he left the cabin and again descended the hill.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He would not return by the same path by which he had come for fear he should meet Joe or Corney, or Meg--for he was unwilling that even she should see him escaping from his hiding-place.