used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
for the reason that
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
Caius
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From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
assemble or get together
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE SEA.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE SEA.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There was no moon that night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was no moon that night.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no moon that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LOST IN THE SEA.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
in a swift manner
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is much easier to give such protection in intention than in deed; but, as it happened, the deed was not required.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no moon that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE SEA.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no moon that night.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no moon that night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
at the time that
From this reading When the darkness began to gather swiftly, Caius swung his basket of fish and his tackle over his shoulder and tramped homeward.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His preference was to go round by the road and avoid the Day farm; then he thought it might be his duty to go that way, because it might chance that the woman needed protection as he passed.
