Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

feel physical pain

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

later than; following

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

completely unclothed

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

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

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

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

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

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

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

the act of consuming food

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

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

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

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

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

and nothing more

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

engage in

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

above and across; more than

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

go across or through

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

a quantity of money

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

hard to endure

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

lacking protection or defense

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

in a violent manner

From this reading At present, the bare idea of eating made him feel ill, for his head had begun to ache violently after the climb.

plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

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

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

in or at the place that

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading He had no hat, and he thought it would be best to rest during the day and keep his unprotected skull out of the rays of the winter sun, which were very bright.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Towards evening he might find a place where he could pass the night under shelter, and to-morrow he would go to every farm for miles round--always excepting Great Masterhouse--and do what he could to get work, no matter of what sort.

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

From this reading WALTERS GOES TO CHAPEL HE sat for some time on the hill-side turning things over in his mind and trying to make up some plan of action; in his pocket was the sum of eightpence-halfpenny, which would just keep him in food for the next day or two.