Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

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From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ON THE GREEN.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ON THE GREEN.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

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

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

not any; not one

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ON THE GREEN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ON THE GREEN.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

above and across; more than

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

more desirable than another

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

To recall to mind.

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

cut with a saw

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

be seated

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading OLD FRIENDS ON THE GREEN.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

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

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

male cat

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

in the direction of

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

in the direction of

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

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

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

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

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Looking toward this latter prospect, the ladies sat, interested, no doubt, though they preferred a distant view, in the unusual bustle of the quiet old place.

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

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

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

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

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

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

which person or people

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

in the company of; together with

From this reading TOM SEDLEY saw the Etherage girls on the green, and instead of assisting as he had intended, at the great doings in the town, he walked over to have a talk with them.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

an established custom

From this reading On one of these seats sat Charity and Agnes, and as he approached, smiling, up got Charity and walked some steps towards him! looking kindly, but not smiling, for that was not her wont, and with her thin hand, in doe-skin glove, extended to greet him.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading People who know Cardyllian remember the two seats, partly stone, partly wood, which are placed on the green, near the margin of the sea--seats without backs--on which you can sit with equal comfort, facing the water and the distant mountains, or the white-fronted town and old Castle of Cardyllian.