Chapter X

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

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

(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 And in Scotland there was nothing at all known about him.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

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

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

divisible by two

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

every person

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

grow vigorously

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

usually; as a rule

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

a message received and understood

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And in Scotland there was nothing at all known about him.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

on the contrary

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading And in Scotland there was nothing at all known about him.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

required or under orders

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And in Scotland there was nothing at all known about him.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

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

From this reading Mrs. Methven, it is to be supposed, knew something of his movements, but the replies she gave to questions addressed to her were short and vague.

at the time that

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

the general location where something is

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

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

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was late in October, when summer was gone even from the smooth English lanes about Sloebury, and autumn, with that brave flourish of flags and trumpets by which she conceals decay, was in full sway over the Scotch hills and moors when Lord Erradeen was next heard of by those interested in him.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had gone abroad at the end of the season, without even returning to Sloebury to see his mother, and very little had been known of him during this disappearance.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She generally answered that he was in Switzerland; but that is rather a wide word, as everybody said, and if she was acquainted more particularly with his whereabouts she chose to keep the information to herself.