Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

having companions or an escort

From this reading At last she came, accompanied by Araminta, her cousin.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

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From this reading At last she came, accompanied by Araminta, her cousin.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

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

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

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

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At last she came, accompanied by Araminta, her cousin.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At last she came, accompanied by Araminta, her cousin.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading At last she came, accompanied by Araminta, her cousin.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

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

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

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

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

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

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

not in action or at work

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Joey received his instructions, and went down immediately.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading Joey received his instructions, and went down immediately.

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

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

immediately past

From this reading At last she came, accompanied by Araminta, her cousin.

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From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

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

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

a genus of Old World mints of the family Labiatae

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

above and across; more than

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

go across or through

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

a human being

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Joey received his instructions, and went down immediately.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Miss Mathews was not to be seen, and Joey, to avoid observation, hid himself in the copse, awaiting her arrival.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

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

From this reading At last she came, accompanied by Araminta, her cousin.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

express in words

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

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

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

precisely as stated

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

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

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Joey received his instructions, and went down immediately.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

at the time that

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

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

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We shall pass over a fortnight, during which Spikeman, at first every other day, and subsequently every day or evening, had a meeting with Melissa, in every one of which he pleaded his cause in the third person.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Joey began to be very tired of this affair, as he remained idle during the whole time, when one morning Spikeman told him that he must go down to the meeting-place without the wheel, and tell Miss Mathews his uncle the tinker was ill, and not able to come that evening.