Chapter VII

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading I tried to imagine what it would be like when I got there.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

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From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading I tried to imagine what it would be like when I got there.

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

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 The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I tried to imagine what it would be like when I got there.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

past form of “plump” — drop sharply

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

any long object resembling a thin line

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Rome!

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

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

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I tried to imagine what it would be like when I got there.

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

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

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading I tried to imagine what it would be like when I got there.

lacking information or instruction

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I tried to imagine what it would be like when I got there.

at the time that

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was fascinating to think that it lay at the other end of this white ribbon that rolled itself off from my feet over the distant downs.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

a print made from a woodcut

From this reading The Coliseum I knew, of course, from a woodcut in the history-book: so to begin with I plumped that down in the middle.

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

From this reading I was not quite so uninstructed as to imagine I could reach it that afternoon; but some day, I thought, if things went on being as unpleasant as they were now--some day, when Aunt Eliza had gone on a visit--we would see.