Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

a quantity of money

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERESTING CEREMONY.

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

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading AN INTERESTING CEREMONY.

United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

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

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

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From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

a man of refinement

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

coins made of gold

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

only a very short time before

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

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

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

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

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

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

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading AN INTERESTING CEREMONY.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

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

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

express in words

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

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

From this reading Marvelous stories, too, were told concerning the amount of money he had brought home, and the different countries he had visited.

at the time that

From this reading The little sleepy town of Nyack had hardly waked up on the following morning, when the news of Tite's arrival was rung in it's ears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Has he really brought home so much money?" enquired Mrs. Chapman, raising her eyes and looking at Bright with an air of astonishment.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The inn-keeper declared at the breakfast table, intending that Mrs. Chapman should hear it, that he could say of his own knowledge, that the young gentleman had brought gold enough home to build a castle, have a coach of his own, and live like a gentleman in the city all the rest of his life.