Chapter V

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

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

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

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

past form of “bargain” — negotiate the terms of an exchange

From this reading This was more than he had bargained for.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

the act of burning something

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

put or send forth

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

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

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

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

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

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

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

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

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

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

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

a message received and understood

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

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

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

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

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

without much difficulty

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

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

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

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

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He readily understood that Ben, in revenge for the indignity the squire had cast upon him, had set the barn on fire, and was now running away by the light of it.

communicated in words

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.

precisely as stated

From this reading Ben was exhausted, as though he had been running very hard; besides, he was much agitated--more so than the circumstances of the occasion seemed to justify.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

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

From this reading IN WHICH IT IS SHOWN THAT THE NAVIGATION OF THE RIVER IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS Harry was astounded at this information.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In connection with the threat which his companion had uttered that day, these appearances seemed to point to a solution of the burning building.