Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

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

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

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

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

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From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

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

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

a long fixed look

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

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

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

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

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

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

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

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

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

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From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

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

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

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

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

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 But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

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From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

clean or organized

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

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

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

on one occasion

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

cut with a saw

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

in a swift manner

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

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

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

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

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

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

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

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

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

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

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

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

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was thinking over the terrible news that had come so swiftly, as evil report has a way of doing.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

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

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

during the time that

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

which person or people

From this reading But he had cause for satisfaction, too, and recalling it, he turned to gaze once more upon the two lads who, escaping so many perils, had arrived at the shelter of his home.

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 Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading He was troubled, in truth his heart lay very heavy within him.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Mynheer Jacobus Huysman walked to the window and looked out at the neat red brick houses, the grass, now turning yellow, and the leaves, more brown than green.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Robert and Tayoga were thin and worn, their clothing was soiled and torn, but youth was youth and they were forgetting dangers past in a splendid dinner that the fat Caterina was serving for them while Mynheer Jacobus, her master, stood by and saw the good deed well done.