Chapter III

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

command with authority

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

inflected form of “eavesdrop” — listen without the speaker's knowledge

From this reading EAVESDROPPING.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

by good fortune

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

an established custom

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

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

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

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

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

immediately past

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

hear with intention

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Had it been otherwise, it is hard to see how they could have escaped observation.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

required or under orders

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

express in words

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Both supposed that they heard the footsteps of Lena-Wingo and Jo Minturn; but a habit taught by the hard experience of the last few days caused them to cease speaking and to listen.

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

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

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

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

in or at the place that

From this reading Only a second was needed to tell them that strangers were approaching them, although, fortunately they were not heading in a direct line for the place where the lovers were sitting.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.

plural of “yard” — 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 The men were issuing from the wood and making for the shore of the river, aiming at a point a few yards above where Ned and Rosa were stationed.