Chapter VI · A Morning Walk

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

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

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

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

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

achieved or reached

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

well in the past; former

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

someone who is a detective

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

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

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

an old word for “before”

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

opinion or judgment

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

cause to be interested or curious

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

set up or found

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

a long fixed look

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

the act of departing

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

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

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

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

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

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 As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

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 Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

third-person singular of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

plural of “muffin” — a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

not one, and not any

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

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

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

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

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

not in physical motion

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

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

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

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

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Now what do you think you are doing?" asked Reggy pausing at the door.

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

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

which person or people

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As it was a holiday the pupils were left to their own devices, and on going outside, Blake found Dick Pemberton amusing himself with Muffins and a fishing rod.

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

From this reading "None so blind as those who won't see," retorted Dick coolly.

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

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"

From this reading Ferdinand having been worsted by the volatile Dick, had long since departed to work at a tragedy he was composing, and Mr. Pemberton was evidently getting ready for a fishing excursion in company with Muffins.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A snake you were in other days Ere you attained the human state; Still in your veins the snake blood plays Which leads you now to gloze and hate, The magic of the serpent gaze Lurks in your eyes to fascinate.