Chapter V

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

(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 moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

state categorically

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

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

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

deem to be

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

the act of departing

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

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

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

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

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

To light up or make clear; to decorate a manuscript with gold, silver, or brilliant colors.

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

engage in

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

according to the clock

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

above and across; more than

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

by chance

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

in the near future

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

express the need or desire for

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

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

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

resembling or reminiscent of silver

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

express in words

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

a slight but appreciable amount

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

the act of using

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

migratory

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The moon was evidently beginning to assert her dominion over the night, and to tell the darkness that it could not possibly be allowed to have it all its own way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

at the time that

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

in or at the place that

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

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

From this reading This, then, was the hour of which the Fairy Queen had spoken, when she told him to come at the rising of the moon and make his second request.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must now have been getting on for nine o'clock, and presently a soft, tender light began to steal down through the overhanging branches, and illuminate the forest with a silvery tinge.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Under these circumstances he did not think it of much use to go wandering on and on, uncertain whether he was going right or wrong, and therefore sat down upon the gigantic roots of a large oak, and there took time to consider what he had better do next.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes! beyond all doubt this was the hour; but where the Fairy glade was, was quite a different question.