Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

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

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

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

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "This is Mr. Hartilaf, I suppose?"

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading "This is Mr. Hartilaf, I suppose?"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "This is Mr. Hartilaf, I suppose?"

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

in a polite manner

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

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From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

express a supposition

From this reading "This is Mr. Hartilaf, I suppose?"

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Prince had by this time nearly reached the house, and when the giant appeared he was somewhat startled, as he had not expected to see any one quite so big.

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But he took care not to show any fear, and, taking off his hat, he bowed politely to the giant and said:

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

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

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This was so unusual in his valley that the giant arose and went to the front door to see what caused it.

at the time that

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The giant Hartilaf was lying on the sofa in his sitting-room, waiting for his wife to prepare the dinner; and he had nearly fallen asleep when the sound of Fiddlecumdoo's music fell on his ear.