Chapter VI

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

anew

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

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

From this reading PUDDEPHATT AND FANCY-MARIA.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

showing lack of emotional involvement

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

not divided or shared with others

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading PUDDEPHATT AND FANCY-MARIA.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

bottle that has a narrow neck

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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 The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading PUDDEPHATT AND FANCY-MARIA.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

make square

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

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

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

belonging to which person

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The following day my uncle was near himself again, and we left the Flask inn and took lodging with the widow Puddephatt.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading The Playstow was a little green, about half-way down the village, where the villagers reared their may-pole on May-day, and built their fires on Midsummer’s Eve, and caroused in September on the harvest-largesse won from passers-by.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.

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

From this reading Round about, in a little _square_, were cottages, detached and exclusive, the _élite_ of Dunberry; and to one side was the church--but now in process of completion--in whose porch the daring would seat themselves on St. Mark’s eve to see, at midnight, the wraiths of the year’s pre-doomed come and knock at the door.