Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

(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 All stale.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

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

From this reading Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

any thing at all

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

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

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

(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 Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

at any time

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

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

From this reading Good-by--will you go to the Lords?

a farewell remark

From this reading Good-by--will you go to the Lords?

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

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

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

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

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

an opening into or through something

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

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

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

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From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

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

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Good-by--will you go to the Lords?

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

and nothing more

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

From this reading All stale.

not in physical motion

From this reading Better not--nothing to see, and still less to hear.

carry out

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

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

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

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

From this reading Good-by--will you go to the Lords?

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

From this reading Good-by--will you go to the Lords?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

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

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Good-by--will you go to the Lords?

in the company of; together with

From this reading That's the only comfort for us--we are outside!” he said, with something that almost approached hurry in the utterance; so great was his terror of anything approaching a scene, and so eager was he to escape his brother's gratitude.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If ever you get in a hole, I'll take you out if I can.