Chapter XVI

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

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

later than; following

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

(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 His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

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

From this reading An unusual sadness overweighed her.

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

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

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

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

a line of approach

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

next to; at the side of

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

the state of being with someone

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

the state of being contented with your situation in life

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

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From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

without light

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

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From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

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

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

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

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

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

From this reading An unusual sadness overweighed her.

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

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

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

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

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

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

and nothing more

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

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From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

engage in

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

an implement used to propel or steer a boat

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

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

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

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From this reading An unusual sadness overweighed her.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading An unusual sadness overweighed her.

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

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

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

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

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

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

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

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

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

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

in the direction of

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading An unusual sadness overweighed her.

precisely as stated

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

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

From this reading She was just returning from the funeral of poor old Mat Landy, one of her oldest favorites as a child.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

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

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

which person or people

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

belonging to which person

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading He it was who first taught her to hold an oar; and, seated beside him, she first learned to steer a “corragh” through the wild waves of the Atlantic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His honest, simple nature, his fine manly contentedness with a very humble lot, and a cheerful gayety of heart that seemed never to desert him, were all traits likely to impress such a child as she had been and make his companionship a pleasure.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading On the day after that some of whose events we have just recorded, and towards nightfall, Mary Martin slowly drove along the darkly wooded avenue of Cro' Martin.