used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
ArchdukenounUS /ˈɑːrtʃduːk/
a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
a youthful male person
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
furzenoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
heirship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
immediately past
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
go away from a place
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
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 Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
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 The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
take in marriage
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
not any; not one
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
O'CLOCKadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
coated with paint
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
PinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
on the contrary
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
a male human offspring
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
stanchverbUS /stæntʃ/
stop the flow of a liquid
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
carry out
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
TitiannounUS /ˈtɪʃən/
old master of the Venetian school (1490-1576)
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
create by training and teaching
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
hard to endure
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
TwistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading “Better get it to-day, cousin,” said the Archduke, as he turned away; “to-morrow is rather uncertain.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
which person or people
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
XVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading XV FOUR O’CLOCK AT THE INN Ten miles out, on the Titian Road, is the Inn of the Twisted Pines.
but in spite of that
From this reading Something more than two centuries of storms and sunshine have left its logs and plaster wrinkled and weather-beaten, yet the house stands as stanch and strong as the day the last pin was driven, and the painted sign and the bunch of furze hung above the entrance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The old soldier who built it had lived long enough to marry a young wife, and leave it to her and a sturdy boy; and, thereafter, there was always a son to take the father’s place; and with the heirship seemed to go the inherited obligation to maintain the house exactly as received.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “This wasn’t made by a bullet, cousin;” he replied; “I got it this morning from a new pet I was trying to train.—No, I didn’t get your last message.”
