Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

(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 Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

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

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

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From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

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

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.

From this reading THE CLASH OF WORDS.

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

the first light of day

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

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From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

divisible by two

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

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

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

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

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

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

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

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

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

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

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

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

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

a female relative

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

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From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

the common people generally

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

mix together different elements

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CLASH OF WORDS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

and nothing more

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

plural of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

move stealthily

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

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From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

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

From this reading THE CLASH OF WORDS.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

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

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

look attentively

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

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

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.

at the time that

From this reading A doubtful dawn had grown into a chosen day when I saddled in Earlstoun courtyard, to ride past the house of our kinswoman at Lochinvar on a sad and heavy errand.

in or at the place that

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

a Caucasian

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sandy has betaken himself to his great oak on the border of the policies, where with his skill in forest craft he had built himself a platform among the solidest masses of the leaves.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading There he abode during the day, with a watch set on the Tod Hill and another on the White Hill above the wood of Barskeoch.

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE CLASH OF WORDS.

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

From this reading Only at the even, when all things were quiet, would he venture to slip down and mix with us about the fire.