Chapter VI

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading And upon this course he decided.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading He turned back and ascended the top of the hill, not without some difficulty.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He turned back and ascended the top of the hill, not without some difficulty.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

the act of breaking something

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading From thence he could command a view of the gallery and a good part of the garden.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading And upon this course he decided.

recognizable; marked

From this reading And upon this course he decided.

a downward slope or bend

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He turned back and ascended the top of the hill, not without some difficulty.

a room used for dining

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

plural of “dog” — 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 Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

-ing form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading From thence he could command a view of the gallery and a good part of the garden.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading From thence he could command a view of the gallery and a good part of the garden.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

a social unit living together

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

conformity or harmony

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He turned back and ascended the top of the hill, not without some difficulty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading From thence he could command a view of the gallery and a good part of the garden.

by chance

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

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

From this reading He turned back and ascended the top of the hill, not without some difficulty.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

from that place or that time

From this reading From thence he could command a view of the gallery and a good part of the garden.

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

From this reading And upon this course he decided.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

the upper part of anything

From this reading He turned back and ascended the top of the hill, not without some difficulty.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He turned back and ascended the top of the hill, not without some difficulty.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

not having inhabitants; not lived in

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And upon this course he decided.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading From thence he could command a view of the gallery and a good part of the garden.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He studied the nature of the declivity, so as to avoid falling on the wall and perhaps breaking his leg.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

look attentively

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

in or at the place that

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

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

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Undoubtedly the easiest way would be by the garden, into which he could lower himself from the brow of the hill--a question of a few scratches, but he would be in his own room in ten minutes' time, without encountering the dogs that were keeping watch in the yard, or any member of the household, as that side of the house, the side where the dining-room was situated, was uninhabited.