Chapter IV · Chapter 4

later than; following

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

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From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

(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 seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

in a state of sleep

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

for a short time

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

cooked by radiant heat (as over a grill)

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

the act of consuming food

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

start firing a weapon

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

the act of departing

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

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

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

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

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading It seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading It seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

a particular point in time

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

not any; not one

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

participate in games or sport

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

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From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

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

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

get by special effort

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He observed that Roger seemed quite secure that no one could follow him, as he had carried off the basket.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There he lay, near the fire, eating the meat he had broiled, and playing with his dog.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

in the direction of

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

being of use or service

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading It seemed to the hungry watchers as if he meant to lie there all day.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

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

From this reading After awhile, however, he rose, and sauntered towards the trees, among which he disappeared, as if going to the other side of the hill, to play, or to set his dog upon game.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He made up his mind to this, therefore; and having, with Ailwin's help, slung the useful tub upon the bridge-rope, so that he might start the first moment that Roger should be out of sight or asleep, he rested himself in the window, watching what passed on the Red-hill.