Chapter III

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

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

lasting a long time

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

(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 But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

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

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

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

From this reading MAN AND WIFE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

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From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

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

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

a youthful male person

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

bound with chains

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

take in liquids

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

take in solid food

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

divisible by two

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

being always present

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

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

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

set up or found

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

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

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

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

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

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

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

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

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

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

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

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

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

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

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

a boy or man

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

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 But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

for more time

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

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

From this reading MAN AND WIFE.

becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

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

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

not any; not one

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

plural of “silence” — the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

with low volume

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

in the near future

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

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

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

a special situation

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading But all these things may be dearly bought, and so the boy Jehan de Bault soon found.

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

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

yield to out of weakness

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

defying expression or description

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

in a hearty manner

From this reading It is a pleasant thing to be warmly clad and to lie softly, and at night to be in shelter and in the day to eat and drink.

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

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.

which person or people

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

belonging to which person

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading MAN AND WIFE.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading But he paid for all in fears--in an ever-present, abiding, mastering fear of the man behind whom he rode: who never scolded, never rated, nor even struck him, but whose lightest word--and much more, his long silences--filled the lad with dread and awe unspeakable.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He was no longer beaten, chained, or starved; he lay in a truckle bed instead of a stable; the work he had to do was of the lightest.