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 Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

highly skilled

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

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From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

(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 It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

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

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

group of people related by blood or marriage

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

having been prepared for eating by the application of heat

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

past form of “erase” — remove from memory or existence

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

divisible by two

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

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

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

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

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

engage in

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

the force of workers available

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

not any; not one

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

on one occasion

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

above and across; more than

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

existing in great number or quantity

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

plural of “poacher” — someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

memorable for being a special occasion

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

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

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

refrain from harming

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On one red-letter day, they roasted the two hares which Angus had killed, and cooked potatoes in the ashes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

at the time that

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.

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

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Meanwhile they had lived like lords, feasting upon trout and the generous store of provisions with which Alan continued to supply the cave.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading It had taken the Clan nearly all their spare time for the week to make the bows and arrows, by which this wonder was accomplished.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading They even began to see how it was possible for Rob Roy and his men to live upon forest fare, for the pool below the fall was a wonderful fishing-hole, and small game was plentiful if they had cared to become poachers themselves.

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

From this reading Once they gave him a respite of nearly a week and Angus, having erased many signs and finding no new ones, was beginning to think his troubles were over, when suddenly arrows bearing bits of paper inviting him to visit the fall would suddenly drop at his feet.